Logistics & Warehouse Manager

Profile Personnel; East London; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Profile Personnel is assisting in recruiting for a senior Logistics & Warehouse Manager in East London. The role oversees a large-scale distribution warehouse, managing approx. 120 staff and ensuring stock flows from receiving to delivery to stores.

You will drive productivity, accuracy, and cost efficiency, work with Buying, Finance and Operations, and maintain stock integrity while ensuring compliance with company policies.

Qualifications

• Matric required; Diploma/Certificate in Logistics, Warehousing or related field advantageous.
• 5–10 years’ experience in a similar Logistics/Warehouse Management role.
• Proven experience managing large teams and driving productivity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee receiving, processing, picking, packing, dispatch and delivery of stock to stores.
• Ensure efficient stock flow while maintaining accuracy and meeting operational deadlines.
• Manage stock discrepancies, IBTs, returns, claims and stock losses.
• Identify and minimise operational and stock-related risks.
• Work closely with Buying, Finance and Operations to optimise stock flow.
• Lead and manage a warehouse team of approximately 120 employees.
• Plan and allocate staffing according to workload and operational requirements.
• Drive productivity and ensure staffing remains aligned with budgets.
• Identify training requirements and support employee development.
• Manage employee relations, grievances and disciplinary matters in conjunction with HR.
• Promote a productive, stable and harmonious working environment.
• Manage warehouse-related salary and wage budgets.
• Control packing, wrapping and other operational costs.
• Manage third-party transport costs and service providers.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and minimise waste, loss and unnecessary expenditure.
• Improve warehouse processes, workflows and operating procedures.
• Prioritise workloads and communicate operational priorities effectively.
• Ensure work is completed accurately and in line with company policies and procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement across warehouse operations.
• Oversee company fleet operations, roadworthiness, licensing and maintenance.
• Manage and negotiate with external transport and courier providers.
• Ensure efficient and cost-effective delivery routes.
• Ensure drivers and stores adhere to stock delivery and receiving procedures.
• Minimise risks associated with the transportation of stock.
• Manage the procurement and distribution of store consumables and operational supplies.
• Oversee the purchasing and distribution of items required for new stores.
• Manage hanger and uniform requirements.
• Ensure appropriate stock levels and distribution to stores.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Administrative skills

Education

Matric

Diploma/Certificate in Logistics or Warehousing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Logistics & Warehouse Manager to take overall responsibility for the efficient operation and administration of a large-scale distribution warehouse in East London.

This is a senior operational role, managing a warehouse team of approximately 120 employees and overseeing the flow of stock from receiving and processing through to dispatch and delivery to stores. The successful candidate will play a key role in improving productivity, operational stability, accuracy and cost efficiency across the logistics function.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric required; Diploma/Certificate in Logistics, Warehousing or a related field advantageous
• 5–10 years’ experience in a similar Logistics/Warehouse Management role
• Clothing retail or distribution centre experience will be advantageous
• Proven experience managing large teams and driving productivity
• Strong knowledge of warehouse, stock flow, dispatch and logistics operations
• Experience managing external transport providers and fleet operations
• Strong administrative, organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Computer literate with good Microsoft Office skills
• Valid, unendorsed Code 8 driver’s licence

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse & Stock Management

• Oversee receiving, processing, picking, packing, dispatch and delivery of stock to stores
• Ensure efficient stock flow while maintaining accuracy and meeting operational deadlines
• Manage stock discrepancies, IBTs, returns, claims and stock losses
• Identify and minimise operational and stock-related risks
• Work closely with Buying, Finance and Operations to optimise stock flow

People Management

• Lead and manage a warehouse team of approximately 120 employees
• Plan and allocate staffing according to workload and operational requirements
• Drive productivity and ensure staffing remains aligned with budgets
• Identify training requirements and support employee development
• Manage employee relations, grievances and disciplinary matters in conjunction with HR
• Promote a productive, stable and harmonious working environment

Cost & Budget Management

• Manage warehouse-related salary and wage budgets
• Control packing, wrapping and other operational costs
• Manage third-party transport costs and service providers
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and minimise waste, loss and unnecessary expenditure

Quality, Accuracy & Efficiency

• Improve warehouse processes, workflows and operating procedures
• Prioritise workloads and communicate operational priorities effectively
• Ensure work is completed accurately and in line with company policies and procedures
• Drive continuous improvement across warehouse operations

Logistics & Fleet

• Oversee company fleet operations, roadworthiness, licensing and maintenance
• Manage and negotiate with external transport and courier providers
• Ensure efficient and cost-effective delivery routes
• Ensure drivers and stores adhere to stock delivery and receiving procedures
• Minimise risks associated with the transportation of stock

Procurement & Store Support

• Manage the procurement and distribution of store consumables and operational supplies
• Oversee the purchasing and distribution of items required for new stores
• Manage company-wide hanger and uniform requirements
• Ensure appropriate stock levels and distribution to stores

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work independently and use initiativeThorough and process-driven approach
• Team-oriented with a flexible approach to operational requirements
• Strong focus on productivity, efficiency and cost control

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.