Senior Warehouse & Logistics Manager

Kerry Kopp Consulting; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Kopp Consulting seeks a Senior Warehouse & Logistics Manager in Pietermaritzburg to take charge of the finished goods warehouse and outbound logistics at our manufacturing site. You will drive stock integrity, delivery performance, safety compliance, and cost control, reporting to the Managing Director.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management and a minimum of 5 years in warehouse/logistics management, with leadership of 20+ staff and ERP proficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership of warehouse and logistics teams.
• Experience with ERP systems and data integrity.
• Knowledge of safety and labour regulations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Receipt and Storage: Directing product flow from production to dispatch.
• Inventory Management: Ensuring accuracy, security, and valuation integrity of finished goods inventory.
• Distribution Planning: Managing outbound distribution and third-party transporters for on-time delivery.
• Team Leadership: Managing a warehouse and logistics team of 20+ employees.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensuring safety compliance, managing budgets, and reporting on performance.
• Continuous Improvement: Maintaining ERP integrity and driving process improvements.

Skills

Finished goods warehouse control

Outbound logistics

Stock control

ERP data integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Job description

Join us as a Senior Warehouse & Logistics Manager in Pietermaritzburg, taking full control of the finished goods warehouse and outbound logistics at our manufacturing site. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will drive stock integrity, delivery performance, safety compliance, and cost control.

Responsibilities:

• Receipt and Storage: Directing product flow from production to dispatch.
• Inventory Management: Ensuring accuracy, security, and valuation integrity of finished goods inventory.
• Distribution Planning: Managing outbound distribution and third-party transporters for on-time delivery.
• Team Leadership: Managing a warehouse and logistics team of 20+ employees.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensuring safety compliance, managing budgets, and reporting on performance.
• Continuous Improvement: Maintaining ERP integrity and driving process improvements.

Requirements:

• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in warehouse or logistics management, leadership of 20+ employees, and ERP proficiency.
• Industry Exposure: Background in manufacturing or industrial environments, preferably with rubber or polymer exposure.
• Skills: Strong in finished goods warehouse control, outbound logistics, stock control, and ERP data integrity.
• Certifications: Knowledge of Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, and Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Driver’s Licence: Code B (08) driver’s license required.