Warehouse Supervisor

University of Fort Hare; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company seeks a Warehouse Supervisor in London. This role demands at least five years of experience in warehouse management and supervision, with responsibilities including overseeing goods processes and managing inventory levels. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities to mentor a warehouse team, improving their skills and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in warehouse supervision or management.
• Experience with export freight forwarding is advantageous.
• Forklift license is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee goods receiving and dispatch processes.
• Manage efficient operations and ensure accuracy in order picking.
• Prepare and manage export documentation for cross-border shipments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Tenacity

Resourcefulness

Computer literate

Tools

Accounting software

MS Office

Job description

My client, a well-established company based in Macassar, is seeking to employ a Warehouse Supervisor with at least 5 years’ experience working in warehouse supervision/management and/or stock control to join their team

Requirements:

• Five years’ experience working in warehouse supervision/management and/or stock control.
• Computer literate (MS Office is essential)
• Experience with export freight forwarding and clearing is advantageous
• Excellent attention to detail
• Experience with accounting software is required
• A forklift license is advantageous.
• Experience with duty-free inventory is advantageous.
• Experience with beverage/wine inventory is advantageous or at least FMCG.
• Initiative, tenacity and resourcefulness are essential

Duties will include, but not limited to:

• Oversee goods receiving and dispatch processes, including handling SARS duty-free paperwork (advantageous).
• Monitor and report inventory variances; coordinate with procurement to arrange timely resupply.
• Manage efficient put-away operations and ensure accuracy in order picking.
• Maintain a stock of warehouse packaging materials and order as needed.
• Track and report on warehouse assets to optimise resource use.
• Develop and mentor the warehouse team, enhancing their skills and capabilities.
• Maintain inventory levels within budgeted KPIs, minimising damages and discrepancies through effective management and reporting.
• Identify and report slow-moving or redundant stock to inform decision-making.
• Optimise consignment stock reordering to maintain a balance between availability and cost.
• Plan and book freight and courier services to ensure timely deliveries.
• Prepare and manage export documentation for cross-border shipments.
• Verify shipping manifests and ensure accuracy before dispatch.
• Communicate dispatch details clearly to clients and destination warehouses.
• Continuously review and improve all dispatch documentation and processes for efficiency and compliance

In return a competitive salary is on offer