Lead Warehouse & Logistics Team: SAP, Safety & Shipping

Lotus Bakeries; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Lotus Bakeries in South Africa is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to lead a dispatch and warehouse team, ensuring safe, accurate, and timely stock handling. You will oversee KPI-driven performance, implement SOPs, and maintain records in SAP while coordinating with the Supply Chain Planning Manager.

The role requires 2–3 years of warehouse experience, HACCP/BRC knowledge, and proficiency in SAP and MS Excel. A related bachelor's degree and strong leadership are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as supply chain management, logistics, business administration.
• 2–3 years' experience in a dispatch and warehouse environment, handling stock, logistics, and distribution processes.
• Solid understanding of HACCP and BRC food safety standards.
• Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Excel and general computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the wellbeing and performance of direct reports, ensuring a supportive and productive work environment.
• Monitor that direct reports complete tasks accurately and on schedule, providing guidance as needed.
• Identify instances where company policies or procedures are not being followed and arrange corrective actions.
• Coach team members on SOPs relevant to the department, ensuring compliance and competency.
• Maintain and update training registers as proof of coaching and training completed.
• Open and close warehouse areas and ensure correct stock reception from suppliers.
• Ensure stock on trucks is correctly packed, with all required documents signed (Delivery note, packing list, invoice, COA/COC).
• Review weekly receiving schedule with Supply Chain Planning Manager and team.
• Ensure proper stacking in the warehouse and compliance with forklift and pallet truck safety regulations.
• Manage stock in SAP and ensure accurate data entry and stock records, including cold storage and production staging.
• Report variances to the Supply Chain Planning Manager and verify pallet/material numbers and labels.

Skills

People management

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Multilingual (bilingual)

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management / logistics / business administration

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Warehouse management systems

Job description

Lotus Bakeries in South Africa is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to lead a dispatch and warehouse team, ensuring safe, accurate, and timely stock handling. You will oversee KPI-driven performance, implement SOPs, and maintain records in SAP while coordinating with the Supply Chain Planning Manager.

The role requires 2–3 years of warehouse experience, HACCP/BRC knowledge, and proficiency in SAP and MS Excel. A related bachelor's degree and strong leadership are essential for success.