Lean Warehouse Manager

Landis+Gyr; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in energy management seeks a Warehouse Manager to oversee inventory and warehouse operations in Johannesburg. This role involves managing stock accuracy, optimizing warehouse processes, and leading a team to ensure operational excellence. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in supply chain management and experience with ERP systems like SAP.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in inventory or warehouse management.
• Strong knowledge of SAP or equivalent ERP systems.
• Leadership skills with a focus on people management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure inventory accuracy and manage stock adjustments.
• Oversee warehouse operations for inbound and outbound processes.
• Implement Lean methodologies to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Inventory Management

Warehouse Operations

Lean & Continuous Improvement

Data Analysis & Reporting

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

National Diploma – Inventory Management

University degree – Inventory Management

Tools

SAP

Job description

Landis+Gyr (Pty) Ltd is part of a global organisation and is engaged in the design, production and distribution of energy metering and energy management products.

To lead and optimise warehouse operations, value stream processes, and facilities management within supply chain and operations—ensuring inventory integrity, operational efficiency, and infrastructure readiness to support current and future business needs.

Areas of Responsibility
1. Inventory Management & Stock Accuracy
⦁ Ensure alignment between system and physical stock through structured cycle counts, full stock takes, and regular variance analysis.
⦁ Manage stock adjustments in line with company policy and ensure bin location accuracy.
⦁ Analyse trends to reduce obsolescence, control material redundancy, and optimise inventory turnover.
⦁ Maintain clear audit trails, compliance with internal controls, and financial governance standards.
⦁ Oversee subcontractor inventory and cycle counting.
⦁ Monitor stock levels, enforce FIFO practices, and generate monthly reports (e.g., stock accuracy, ageing, and redundancy).
⦁ Utilise SAP ERP and data analytics for visibility, traceability, and inventory control.

2. Warehouse Operations & Material Flow Excellence

⦁ Oversee inbound, storage, picking, and outbound processes to ensure timely and accurate material handling.
⦁ Manage the full kitting process for factory and subcontractors, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery aligned to shortage lists.
⦁ Monitor and coordinate the flow of production materials, aligning to production orders and buyer communication.
⦁ Optimise warehouse layout, racking, and space utilisation to improve efficiency.
⦁ Ensure the warehouse is clean, organised, and compliant with 5S and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards.
⦁ Manage the MRB (Material Review Board) area, controlling slow-moving and rejected materials, including 'Red Tag' items.

3. Value Stream Optimisation & Continuous Improvement

⦁ Map and analyse end-to-end supply chain and logistics processes to eliminate inefficiencies and waste.
⦁ Implement Lean methodologies to improve throughput, reduce non-value-adding activities, and enhance service levels.
⦁ Collaborate across functions (procurement, production, planning, logistics) to align operations with customer demand.
⦁ Track and improve key metrics (e.g., OTIF, inventory days, cycle time, COGI resolution).

4. Facilities Management & Strategic Planning

⦁ Take ownership of all warehouse and operational premises to ensure infrastructure and utilities support smooth operations.
⦁ Drive capacity expansion, reconfiguration projects, and infrastructure upgrades.
⦁ Maintain facility cleanliness, compliance, and suitability for all business functions—production, logistics, and administration.
⦁ Promote energy efficiency, sustainability, and environmental compliance.

5. Personnel & Functional Area Management

⦁ Lead and manage stores personnel across receiving, raw material storage, picking, despatch, subcontractor coordination, and production support.
⦁ Allocate roles effectively between permanent, contract, and casual staff, ensuring adequate support in all functional areas.
⦁ Provide training and guidance to maintain high standards of safety, quality, and performance.

6. Inbound, Despatch & Logistics Coordination

⦁ Manage incoming goods inspection, booking, and binning processes to ensure timeous and accurate inventory registration.
⦁ Coordinate factory and subcontractor transfers to despatch, managing bookings and delivery schedules.
⦁ Expedite goods via courier and logistics partners, ensuring on-time delivery and proper documentation (e.g., PODs).
⦁ Liaise with logistics to ensure adherence to customer delivery requirements.

7. Audit & Compliance

⦁ Ensure full compliance with company procedures and audit recommendations.
⦁ Monitor internal process adherence and address findings to ensure ongoing operational excellence.

Skills/Attributes
Technical & Functional Skills
⦁ Inventory Management
⦁ Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
⦁ Warehouse Operations
⦁ Facilities Management
⦁ Lean & Continuous Improvement
⦁ ERP/WMS Proficiency: SAP or equivalent systems
⦁ Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE)
⦁ Data Analysis & Reporting
⦁ Project Management

Leadership & Strategic Skills
⦁ Cross-Functional Collaboration
⦁ Strategic Thinking
⦁ People Management
⦁ Change Management
⦁ Decision-Making Under Pressure

Behavioral & Soft Skills
⦁ Attention to Detail
⦁ Communication Skills
⦁ Problem-Solving Ability
⦁ Accountability & Ownership
⦁ Adaptability.

Competencies
Methodologies / Technologies / Professional Knowledge Level Business Relevance Future Trend
Communication skills: verbal, written, PC: Expert High O
Time Management: Advance Medium O
Problem Solving skills: Advance Medium O
Attention to detail: Advance Medium O
Ability to plan, organise and control: Advance Medium O
Problem ownership: Advance Medium O
Computer literate: Expert High O
SAP system: Advance Medium O
Assertiveness and leadership skills: Advance Medium O
Sound knowledge of warehousing best practice: Advance Medium O

Experience
Qualifications
⦁ Minimum: National Diploma – Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management
⦁ Desired: University degree – Inventory Management

Professional Experience
⦁ Minimum: 5 years experience in inventory or warehouse management, Supply Chain
⦁ Preferred: 2 – 5 years experience in a production environment preferably in the electronics industry.

Leadership Experience
⦁ Extensive knowledge of SAP/R3 Inventory (Material Management) module or similar, people skills, people/staff management training.
Intercultural Experience
⦁ Demonstrated experience of working effectively in a diverse multi-cultural environment

Capabilities
D R I V E
Results Orientation
Decision Making
F O C U S | IMPACT
Communication Skills | Customer FocusOrganizing and Quality Orientation
G U I D E
Motivation and Inspiration
Team Skills

Additional Requirements / Age
⦁ Own transport
⦁ Ability to manage people – diplomacy to deal with multiple skills and personalities
⦁ Hands-on is essential! Must be energetic and lead by example.
⦁ Meticulous with administration – strict adherence to paperwork, procedures and traceability
⦁ Self motivated and self driven
⦁ Can work independently/unsupervised
⦁ Ability to work under pressure
⦁ Ability to work in a team
⦁ Ability and willingness to train/impart knowledge to the team
⦁ Focus on continuous improvement
⦁ understanding – integrated systems knowledge
⦁ implementing new procedures
⦁ Tenacity
⦁ Integrity Ability to coordinate
⦁ Accepts the need for occasional overtime