Senior FMCG Warehouse Supervisor – Upington

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid contributions

Provident fund

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Warehouse Supervisor for our Upington facility in the Northern Cape. You will oversee day-to-day warehouse operations, ensuring accurate receiving, storage, picking, packing and dispatch of goods, while leading a motivated team on-site.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in warehouse operations with 1–2 years in supervision, strong WMS and inventory control knowledge, and a solid grasp of health and safety requirements to maintain high standards in a

Qualifications

• Matric certificate is required; a qualification in Logistics or Supply Chain is advantageous.
• 3–5 years in warehouse operations; 1–2 years in a supervisory role, FMCG preferred.
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory control procedures.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a warehouse environment.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily warehouse operations, including staff scheduling and task delegation.
• Oversee receiving, storage, and dispatch with accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage inventory levels, conduct stock counts and reduce discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies and company procedures.
• Train, mentor and motivate warehouse staff to maintain a productive, safe environment.
• Operate and maintain warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
• Utilize WMS to track inventory, manage orders and generate reports.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Liaise with logistics teams to coordinate inbound and outbound shipments.
• Address and resolve operational issues and staff concerns promptly.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Problem solving

MS Excel

Education

Matric certificate

Logistics/Supply Chain qualification advantageous

Tools

WMS

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Warehouse Supervisor for our Upington facility in the Northern Cape. You will oversee day-to-day warehouse operations, ensuring accurate receiving, storage, picking, packing and dispatch of goods, while leading a motivated team on-site.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in warehouse operations with 1–2 years in supervision, strong WMS and inventory control knowledge, and a solid grasp of health and safety requirements to maintain high standards in a