Senior Warehouse & Distribution Manager — Richards Bay

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Sur place; ZAR 520 000 - 880 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

On-site in Richards Bay

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Warehouse & Distribution Manager to lead the Richards Bay hub in KwaZulu-Natal. You will manage day-to-day warehouse operations, optimize storage, and ensure accurate inventory and timely dispatch of goods.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in logistics or related field, at least 5 years in warehouse management, and strong leadership with knowledge of WMS and safety regulations. On-site role with opportunity for development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in warehouse and distribution management.
• Proven experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory control techniques.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in a warehouse environment.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Ability to analyze data and make informed operational decisions.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting is advantageous.
• Physical ability to work in a warehouse environment, including standing, walking, and lifting as needed.

Responsabilités

• Manage day-to-day warehouse operations including receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping.
• Oversee inventory control with cycle counts and stocktakes.
• Design efficient layouts and workflows to maximize space and efficiency.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Lead, train, and motivate warehouse staff.
• Implement SOPs for all warehouse activities.
• Manage relationships with 3PLs and transport companies.
• Monitor KPIs: order accuracy, on-time shipment, and inventory turnover.
• Utilize WMS to track inventory, orders, and optimize operations.
• Contribute to budgeting and cost control for warehouse operations.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and enforce safety protocols.

Connaissances

Warehouse operations

Inventory control

WMS exposure

SOP development

Leadership

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Problem solving

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics / Supply Chain

Outils

WMS

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Warehouse & Distribution Manager to lead the Richards Bay hub in KwaZulu-Natal. You will manage day-to-day warehouse operations, optimize storage, and ensure accurate inventory and timely dispatch of goods.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in logistics or related field, at least 5 years in warehouse management, and strong leadership with knowledge of WMS and safety regulations. On-site role with opportunity for development.