Senior Warehouse & Logistics Operations Lead

SET Recruitment Consultants; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

SET Recruitment Consultants in Cape Town seeks a seasoned Warehouse & Distribution Manager to oversee the performance and welfare of the Distribution Centre's warehouse and transport teams, ensuring efficient operations, staff wellbeing, and customer satisfaction.

You will control costs, manage budgets, ensure stock accuracy, drive continuous improvement through QSP processes, and lead safety and quality audits, with extensive experience in FMCG environments.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years in warehousing and distribution management in QSR/FMCG.
• Grade 12 with tertiary degree, honours or postgraduate diploma in logistics management.
• Advanced MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook.
• Advanced Warehouse Management System experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the performance and well-being of the warehouse and transport departments within the Distribution Centre.
• Manage budgets for costs, stock damages, repairs, labour, and equipment KPI targets.
• Ensure stock accuracy, receiving and picking are aligned with targets.
• Maintain safety, quality, and compliance through audits and corrective actions.
• Lead planning, reporting, and cost-control initiatives under the QSP framework.
• Conduct monthly team meetings and ensure staff maintain valid QSP certification.

Skills

People management

Planning

Risk management

Budgeting

Quality compliance

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Logistics Management

Tools

MS Office

Excel (Advanced)

Warehouse Management System

Job description

SET Recruitment Consultants in Cape Town seeks a seasoned Warehouse & Distribution Manager to oversee the performance and welfare of the Distribution Centre's warehouse and transport teams, ensuring efficient operations, staff wellbeing, and customer satisfaction.

You will control costs, manage budgets, ensure stock accuracy, drive continuous improvement through QSP processes, and lead safety and quality audits, with extensive experience in FMCG environments.