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The Durban supply chain & logistics market
Durban work sits close to the harbour. Clearing and forwarding, container planning, bonded warehousing and inland movement to Gauteng come up in almost every brief we accept in the province.
About the regional logistics leader role
Regional logistics leaders run networks rather than single sites. They set the distribution strategy and hold the cost and service result across a region.
Key responsibilities
- Set the distribution and warehousing strategy for the region
- Lead site managers across multiple locations
- Own the regional logistics budget and service measures
- Manage third party logistics contracts and performance
- Sponsor network design and system change projects
Experience and background we look for
- Ten or more years in logistics with multi site leadership
- Responsibility for a regional logistics budget
- Experience of network design or a major distribution change
- A supply chain or commerce degree, often with postgraduate study
Core skills and competencies
- Network strategy
- Multi site leadership
- Contract management
- Financial control
- Change management
- Executive reporting
Regulatory and compliance context
Logistics roles touch the National Road Traffic Act, SARS Customs requirements and, for food and pharmaceutical work, HACCP and cold chain standards. We verify licences, customs experience and system exposure rather than accepting them at face value.
How Morton Moore Industrial runs this search in Durban
We keep an exclusive client list, so on every accepted regional logistics leader mandate a far wider part of the Durban supply chain & logistics market stays open to direct approach. We map the employers in the area, contact people who are not applying for jobs, test the detail behind each claim on a CV and present a short, honest list. Our fee is 12.5 percent and every placement carries a three month guarantee period.
Frequently asked questions
- Who are the top regional logistics leadership recruiters in Durban?
- Morton Moore recruits regional logistics leadership in Durban on a selective basis. We take on a limited number of clients in each industry so that we can approach the widest possible pool of supply chain & logistics professionals for every brief we accept.
- How long does it take to fill a regional logistics leader role in Durban?
- Most searches at this level produce a shortlist within two to three weeks of a full brief. The final timeline depends on notice periods, which in Durban are usually one calendar month and sometimes longer for senior appointments.
- What does Morton Moore charge?
- Our agency fee is 12.5 percent of the annual package and every placement carries a three month guarantee period. There are no separate advertising or shortlisting charges.
- Do you recruit regional logistics leadership outside Durban?
- Yes. We work from offices serving the Garden Route, Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, and we place regional logistics leadership across South Africa. We also recruit into Manufacturing and FMCG for clients who need cover beyond supply chain & logistics.
- Can candidates register with you directly?
- Yes. Candidates can view current opportunities and apply through our own site. Applications stay with Morton Moore and are never shared with a client without permission.
Hiring a regional logistics leader in Durban?
We take on a limited number of clients so that the widest possible part of the market stays open for every mandate. Apply for a client partnership and we will tell you honestly whether we can act on the brief.