LOGISTICS & WAREHOUSE MANAGER

Empire Recruitment Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 800,000; Full time

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.

Skills

People leadership

Root-cause analysis

Process improvement

KPI reporting

Cost control

Inventory accuracy

Team management

Education

Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate

Diploma or degree in Logistics / SCM / Warehouse Management / Operations Management / Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP/WMS

Microsoft Excel

BI exposure

Job description

What you'll be doing

• 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.

What we're looking for

• 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.
• Working knowledge of occupational health and safety and warehouse compliance requirements.
• Valid driver's licence where required.

The person we're looking for

You’re a hands-on operational leader who is comfortable being on the warehouse floor, making decisions and holding people accountable.

You don't simply accept a logistics plan — you question assumptions, identify risks and make sure the plan can actually be executed.

You’re analytical and process-driven, with a strong eye for detail and a genuine focus on inventory accuracy, service delivery, safety and cost.

At the same time, you’re a people leader who can set clear expectations, coach teams and create accountability without losing sight of the bigger operational picture.

If you're ready to take ownership of a high-volume warehouse and logistics operation and make a measurable impact on service, productivity, stock accuracy and cost, we'd like to hear from you.