Senior Warehouse & Logistics Leader FMCG

Dante Personnel; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Dante Personnel Cape Town – Century City is seeking an experienced Warehouse/Logistics Leader to oversee all finished goods stock management across multiple sites. You will drive order fulfilment, budgeting, cost control and continuous process improvements, while leading and developing a high-performing warehouse team.

The role requires a tertiary qualification in logistics or related field, 8–10 years in warehousing/logistics, with at least 5 years in a management position.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of warehousing, distribution or logistics ops experience.
• 5+ years in a management or senior supervisory role.
• Forklift license is advantageous.
• Experience in managing finished goods inventory in high-volume multi-site environments.
• Experience in wine/beverage or FMCG sectors is advantageous.
• Experience in local and export order fulfilment including documentation and compliance.
• Proven budgeting and operating cost management.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Experience engaging with third-party service providers at contractual/operational levels.
• Sound knowledge of warehouse best practices, inventory control and stock management systems.
• Strong budgeting, cost control and financial acumen.
• Strong leadership and conflict resolution skills.
• Develop and manage annual Warehouse Plan and budget.
• Oversee finished goods stock management across facilities.
• Coordinate with Sales, Logistics, Planning, Production and Finance.
• Drive continuous improvement in warehouse processes and space utilisation.
• Build relationships with suppliers and partners.
• Develop and implement warehouse policies in line with legislation, health & safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing warehouse team.
• Ensure accurate, traceable stock across facilities and timely order fulfilment.
• Drive cost efficiency and budget adherence across warehouse operations.
• Collaborate with Sales, Logistics and Finance to optimise delivery performance.
• Develop and enforce warehouse policies and safety standards.
• continuously improve warehouse space utilisation and processes.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Inventory control

Team development

Cost control

Export documentation

Vendor relationships

Health & safety

Process improvement

Warehouse planning

Education

Tertiary qualification in Logistics / Supply Chain

Tools

Warehouse management systems

ERP systems

Job description

Dante Personnel Cape Town – Century City is seeking an experienced Warehouse/Logistics Leader to oversee all finished goods stock management across multiple sites. You will drive order fulfilment, budgeting, cost control and continuous process improvements, while leading and developing a high-performing warehouse team.

The role requires a tertiary qualification in logistics or related field, 8–10 years in warehousing/logistics, with at least 5 years in a management position.