Logistics Warehouse Manager

Colgate-Palmolive Company; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A global consumer goods company in Boksburg, Gauteng is seeking a Logistics Manager to oversee warehouse operations. The role involves managing inventory and leading teams to ensure high service levels while maintaining safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Logistics and at least 5 years of experience in FMCG logistics environments, with strong proficiency in SAP WMS and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in FMCG logistics environments.
• Strong systems proficiency in SAP WMS and Google Workspace.
• Ability to lead teams and manage 3PL partners effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily warehouse operations and resolve stock discrepancies.
• Lead performance management and conduct weekly audits.
• Safeguard inventory integrity and conduct cycle counts.
• Maintain safety and quality standards through regular inspections.

Skills

Logistics management

Inventory control

Customer service management

Continuous improvement

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or related

Tools

SAP WMS

Google Workspace

Lotus Notes

Job description

No Relocation Assistance Offered Job Number# - Boksburg, Gauteng, South Africa Who We Are Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over countries specialising in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition.

Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet.

Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve goals.

Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Role Summary

Own day-to-day warehouse operations in the Boksburg plant, ensuring accurate inventory, smooth inbound / outbound flows, and high service levels to our customers.

Lead warehouse resources, optimize capacity, drive 5S and EOHS practices, and continuously improve processes to reduce cost and increase reliability.

Reporting to the Senior Logistics and Inventory Manager within Customer Service & Logistics, steward stock integrity, manage MHE, and uphold strict KPI targets including Case Fill and On-Time Delivery.

Provide leadership pivotal to coordinating stock movements, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining quality and safety standards across the network.

Responsibilities

• Run daily warehouse operations and relationships with 3PLs: resolve stock discrepancies between plant and warehouses (WMS), manage inbound / outbound flows, ensure CHEP pallet availability, maintain housekeeping and MHE readiness, and swiftly resolve issues to avoid operational impact.
• Lead warehouse resource and performance management: oversee capacity / utilization, supervise warehouse and admin staff (including temporary staffing), conduct weekly 5S audits, manage pallet hire, MHE utilization, scorecards / KPIs, and address security issues.
• Coordinate replenishment and transfers: manage daily shuttles to main warehouses, plan depot transfers, prioritize urgent stock to mother warehouse / backhaul / toll packers, improve vehicle utilization and turnaround time, and oversee staff sales stock transfers.
• Safeguard inventory integrity: perform daily factory-to-WMS reconciliations, reconcile reworks, own cycle counts and monthly stock counts / variance investigations, reconcile CHEP pallets / portal updates, manage quarantines with accurate batch records, and reconcile staff sales.
• Uphold Quality and EOHS standards: maintain highest safety standards, conduct daily / weekly / monthly audits (including temperature logging), complete daily MHE inspections, drive continuous improvement, and ensure all training requirements are met.
• Manage stock-on-hold and disposals: move QI stock to 3PLs, coordinate releases with the Technical team, segregate EMO / rejected stock, reconcile daily batch releases, and ensure safe disposal of rejected / written-off stock including trade returns; achieve service KPIs such as Case Fill 97%, On-Time Delivery 98%, POD within 14 days, and 2-hour turnaround time.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, or Operations Management.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in FMCG logistics environments covering warehouse operations, inventory control, customer service management, and stock control.
• Strong systems proficiency: SAP WMS (Materials Management, Sales & Distribution), Google Workspace, WMS interfacing, and Lotus Notes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven communication skills; collaborative team player; resilient under pressure; decisive problem-solver with strong customer orientation and analytical ability; self‑motivated and assertive.
• Demonstrated leadership of 3PL partners and warehouse teams, with experience driving 5S, continuous improvement, and KPI scorecard rigor in high-volume operations.
• Familiarity with EOHS standards, MHE safety / inspections, CHEP pallet processes, and audit / temperature logging routines in warehousing environments.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our Commitment to Inclusion: Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging.

We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities.

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