Hands-On Warehouse & Logistics Leader

Empire Recruitment Ltd

Gauteng

On-site

ZAR 480,000 - 800,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Empire Recruitment Ltd in Gauteng is seeking a hands-on operational leader to manage a high-volume warehouse and logistics operation. You will oversee receiving, storage, picking, packing, dispatch and the performance of frontline teams.

The role requires strong ERP/WMS experience, inventory accuracy focus, and a proven ability to drive continuous improvement, safety and cost control. A Grade 12 or higher, 5+ years in warehousing and 2+ years in supervision are preferred.

Qualifications

Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate is essential.
Relevant diploma or degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Warehouse Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering or a related field.
Minimum 5 years' progressive experience within warehousing, logistics, distribution or supply chain operations.
At least 2 years' experience in a supervisory or management role.
Proven experience managing inventory accuracy, stock takes, receiving, storage, picking, dispatch and transport execution.
Strong experience managing frontline teams, productivity, performance and training.
Experience within manufacturing, packaging, FMCG, industrial distribution or another high-volume environment will be advantageous.
Strong ERP/WMS and stock-management system experience.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel; reporting or BI exposure will be advantageous.
Proven experience in operational improvement, root-cause analysis, KPI reporting and cost control.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee day-to-day warehouse and logistics operations, including receiving, storage, picking, staging, loading and dispatch.
Review and challenge logistics plans to ensure routes, loads, vehicles, capacity and priorities are aligned with operational requirements.
Monitor execution against plans and ensure delays, capacity constraints and service risks are addressed quickly.
Take ownership of inventory accuracy, including cycle counts, stock takes, reconciliations and variance investigations.
Ensure appropriate controls are in place for damaged, obsolete, quarantined and returned stock.
Monitor warehouse capacity, stock ageing, space utilisation and slow-moving inventory.
Oversee transport execution, including transporter performance, deliveries, turnaround times, proof of delivery, claims and transport costs.
Investigate late, short, damaged or failed deliveries and drive corrective action.
Lead warehouse supervisors and operational teams through clear standards, coaching, performance management and skills development.
Ensure compliance with HSE, safe material handling, security, housekeeping and operational procedures.
Drive accurate ERP/WMS transactions and strong system discipline.
Analyse operational performance, identify bottlenecks and lead root-cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
Partner with Procurement, Production, Sales, Finance, Quality and Maintenance to ensure operational priorities remain aligned.
Drive improvements in safety, service, inventory accuracy, productivity, waste reduction and cost control.
Prepare operational reports covering performance trends, risks, root causes and corrective actions.