Dynamic Warehouse Ops Lead: Inventory & Team Growth

Absolute Pets (Pty) Ltd.; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Absolute Pets (Pty) Ltd. in Johannesburg is seeking a Warehouse Manager with a proven track record in inventory, people, processes and systems to drive efficiency.

You will optimise space, manage receipt, storage and dispatch, and lead a busy team to meet cost, productivity and accuracy targets.

This hands-on role requires a continuous improvement mindset, strong communication, and the ability to resolve issues quickly while maintaining health, safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of warehouse experience
• 4 years Warehouse Manager experience
• Tertiary qualification relating to Logistics / Warehouse / Distribution advantageous
• Matric is required

Responsibilities

• Ensure warehouse complies with company standards
• Oversee receipt, storage and dispatch of goods
• Maximise space usage
• Plan routes and deliveries
• Track stock levels, delivery times and efficiencies
• Conduct weekly cycle counts and investigate losses
• Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets
• Coach and train the Warehouse team
• Maintain accurate staff attendance records
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports for management
• Ensure deadlines are met and issues resolved promptly
• Comply with Health, Safety and Environmental standards
• Remain on call for emergencies

Skills

People management

Inventory control

Process improvement

Reporting

Health & safety awareness

Team leadership

Education

Matric

Logistics/Warehouse/Distribution qualification (tertiary)

Job description

Absolute Pets (Pty) Ltd. in Johannesburg is seeking a Warehouse Manager with a proven track record in inventory, people, processes and systems to drive efficiency.

You will optimise space, manage receipt, storage and dispatch, and lead a busy team to meet cost, productivity and accuracy targets.

This hands-on role requires a continuous improvement mindset, strong communication, and the ability to resolve issues quickly while maintaining health, safety and environmental standards.