Material / Warehouse Manager

PRO Personnel Employment Agency; Wes-Kaap; Presencial; ZAR 360.000 - 480.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

PRO Personnel Employment Agency is seeking a disciplined Warehouse Manager to lead day-to-day materials management in a heavy industrial setting on-site in the Western Cape. You will ensure accurate inventory, supervise staff, and collaborate with procurement, maintenance and engineering to meet production needs.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in materials management, strong SAP/ERP skills, and a track record of implementing effective warehouse controls and safety practices.

Formación

• 8 years of materials management experience in heavy industry.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee day-to-day warehouse and materials management operations.

Conocimientos

Stock reconciliation

Cycle counting

Inventory reporting

People management

Excel

SAP

ERP systems

Warehouse procedures

Safety basics

Materials management

Educación

Grade 12 / Matric

Materials Management qualification

Supply Chain qualification

Herramientas

SAP ERP

Descripción del empleo

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Minimum 8 years' relevant experience in materials management, warehouse management or inventory control within mining, petrochemical, oil and gas, manufacturing, engineering or another heavy industrial environment.
• At least 3 years' experience in a warehouse or materials management supervisory/management role.
• Proven experience managing industrial materials, engineering spares, consumables and inventory control.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP or a comparable ERP/materials management system.
• Demonstrated experience in stock reconciliation, cycle counting, inventory accuracy, goods receiving, stock issuing and inventory reporting.
• Experience coordinating materials requirements with procurement, maintenance, engineering and operations teams.
• Proven people management skills and the ability to implement effective warehouse procedures and controls.
• Strong computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Excel and inventory reporting.
• Sound understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements in an industrial environment.
• Relevant qualification in Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Warehouse Management or a related field will be advantageous.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage day-to-day warehouse and materials management operations, including receiving, storage, issuing and dispatch.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure the availability of critical spares, engineering materials and operational consumables.
• Oversee stocktakes, inventory reconciliations, stock level monitoring and the investigation of discrepancies.
• Coordinate with procurement, maintenance, engineering and operations to ensure materials are available when required.
• Monitor slow-moving and obsolete stock and implement measures to improve inventory accuracy and cost efficiency.
• Manage and develop warehouse personnel while maintaining high standards of safety, housekeeping and operational discipline.
• Maintain accurate ERP transactions, management reports and documentation to support internal controls and audits.
• Identify and implement improvements to warehouse processes, inventory management and materials availability.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is an organised, analytical and results-driven professional with strong industrial materials management experience, excellent attention to detail and the ability to lead a warehouse function that supports critical operational requirements.
Candidates must be comfortable working on-site in the Western Cape and managing materials within a structured industrial environment.