Logistics Warehouse Controller

Joubert & Associates; Riebeek-Wes; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to work closely with senior management

Exposure to a manufacturing environment

Job summary

Joubert & Associates, located in Riebeek-Wes, is seeking a Logistics Warehouse Controller to manage logistics and warehouse operations. This role involves overseeing a fleet of trucks and a warehouse team of 13 employees.

The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years’ experience in logistics and warehousing, along with effective management skills. The position provides market-related remuneration and the opportunity to work closely with senior management in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in Logistics and Warehousing.
• 2 years’ managerial experience.
• Proven knowledge of transport, scheduling, and warehousing.

Responsibilities

• Manage logistics and warehouse operations, including a fleet of trucks.
• Schedule trucks for delivery and manage space planning in the warehouse.
• Supervise a team of 13 employees.

Skills

Exceptional computer skills (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Excellent planning skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Time-management and prioritisation skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management / Logistics

Job description

Our client, one of the largest independent producers of wheat in the country, situated in Riebeek West, is seeking a Logistics Warehouse Controller to join the group.

The incumbent will be responsible for the management and oversight of the logistics and warehouse operations, which includes the management of a fleet consisting of three 8-ton trucks, four forklifts and a loader, as well as a warehouse team consisting of 13 employees.

Key Performance Areas

• Attend to receipt and capture of orders and generate sales orders
• Schedule trucks for delivery (determine load planning and delivery schedule)
• Warehouse space planning to ensure optimal use of allocated space (FIFO)
• Ensure safe off-loading and stacking
• Manage all movable equipment and trucks (maintenance, services etc.)
• Manage a team of 13 employees
• Ensure packaging material and finished goods are received, stored, handled and dispatched accurately

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management / Logistics or other relevant field will be beneficial
• 5 years’ experience in Logistics and Warehousing
• 2 years’ managerial experience
• Proven knowledge of transport, scheduling and warehousing
• Exceptional computer skills (Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Excellent planning skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• A detail-oriented personality
• High level of integrity
• Good time-management and prioritisation skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Valid driver’s licence

This position offers

• The opportunity to work closely with senior management
• Exposure to a manufacturing environment with strong operational focus
• Market-related remuneration