Assistant Warehouse Manager

Ntice Search Solutions; City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Johannesburg seeks an Assistant Warehouse Manager to support overall operations and improve performance standards within the warehouse. The role includes overseeing inventory, assisting with logistics, and managing relationships with customers. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and have practical warehouse management experience, along with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• End-to-end general warehouse management experience required.
• Strong networking and presentation skills essential.
• Self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with customer requirements including inventory accuracy and logistics.
• Support warehouse operations, including staff management and performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and drive automation initiatives.

Skills

Planning

Communication

Analysis

Relationship Building

Decision Making

Education

Relevant Degree

Tools

WMS (Warehouse Management System)

Job description

The Assistant Warehouse Manager will support the Warehouse Manager in overseeing the overall performance of the warehouse, ensuring operational objectives and performance standards are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with all aspects of customer requirements, including inventory accuracy, distribution, receiving, housekeeping, and logistics.
• Support the execution of all warehouse operations alongside the Warehouse Manager.
• Assist with planning, directing, and implementing warehouse operations and procedures to meet productivity and service levels.
• Assist with labour management, directing the warehouse team to achieve objectives and standards.
• Support the development of a productive, motivated workforce by assisting with effective hiring, training, and development of staff.
• Assist with conducting performance reviews and ensuring regular feedback to direct reports and warehouse staff.
• Maintain a professional and courteous relationship with all internal and external customers, and establish programmes to improve customer awareness.
• Support inventory management to meet accuracy objectives and standards.
• Assist with stock management, focusing on minimising damages and losses.
• Assist in developing and maintaining safety and housekeeping standards, ensuring compliance with safety certifications for forklift drivers and OHSA guidelines.
• Assist with procuring equipment and managing preventative maintenance to ensure operational efficiency.
• Support the drive for automation within processes to achieve cost and efficiency savings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Relevant Degree (Essential)
• End-to-end general warehouse management experience
• Excellent planning, controlling, staffing, budgeting, organising, and communication skills
• Ability to develop and execute root cause analyses and corrective actions
• Ability to create and implement innovative operational solutions
• Strong networking, relationship-building, communication, and presentation skills
• Financial acumen and effective decision-making skills
• Experience managing projects and risk
• Excellent computer skills (WMS experience essential)
• Self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills