Senior Warehouse Supervisor | WMS & Operations Leader (Hybrid)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 540,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Hybrid work

Professional development

On-site parking

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Warehouse Supervisor to lead the main distribution centre in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. The role is hybrid, with on-site operations supervision and some remote administrative tasks.

You will drive efficiency across receiving, storage, picking, packing and shipping while maintaining safety and accuracy. You will manage a team, optimize the WMS, control inventory, and collaborate with transport to ensure timely fulfilment.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years in warehouse operations with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent understanding of inventory control, logistics and supply chain.
• Proficient with WMS and material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of warehouse personnel, including team leads and associates.
• Ensure accurate receiving, put-away, inventory, picking, packing and shipping.
• Maintain high standards of safety, security and housekeeping.
• Optimize WMS for efficiency and accuracy in operations.
• Oversee inventory levels, cycle counts and accuracy metrics.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coach and evaluate staff, promoting performance and development.
• Coordinate with transport and other departments to ensure timely order fulfilment.

Skills

Leadership

WMS expertise

Inventory control

Excel

Tools

WMS

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Warehouse Supervisor to lead the main distribution centre in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. The role is hybrid, with on-site operations supervision and some remote administrative tasks.

You will drive efficiency across receiving, storage, picking, packing and shipping while maintaining safety and accuracy. You will manage a team, optimize the WMS, control inventory, and collaborate with transport to ensure timely fulfilment.