Strategic Warehouse & Distribution Lead

Headhunters; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Headhunters is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead and optimize our warehousing and distribution operations. The role focuses on ensuring efficient receiving, storage, packing, and dispatch while maintaining inventory accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in warehouse processes, 5 years of experience in manufacturing logistics, and supervisory exposure. You will drive cost-effective processes and partner with internal teams to meet customer demand.

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent is required.
• Diploma in Warehouse Management, Distribution, Logistics (NQF 6) is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Warehouse Management, Distribution, Logistics (NQF 7) is advantageous.
• 5 years’ experience in Warehouse, Distribution or Logistics in a Manufacturing environment, with up to 3 years at Supervisory level.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to creating and recommending strategic plans to achieve operational objectives.
• Ensure efficient warehouse operation to fulfil operational and customer demand.
• Plan, co-ordinate and monitor receipt, packing, storage and dispatch of goods.
• Ensure efficient planning/packing of export goods.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and control stock levels with regular physical counts and system reconciliation.

Education

Matric or equivalent

Diploma in Warehouse Management, Distribution, Logistics (NQF 6)

Bachelor’s Degree in Warehouse Management, Distribution, Logistics (NQF 7) (Advantageous)

Job description

Headhunters is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead and optimize our warehousing and distribution operations. The role focuses on ensuring efficient receiving, storage, packing, and dispatch while maintaining inventory accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in warehouse processes, 5 years of experience in manufacturing logistics, and supervisory exposure. You will drive cost-effective processes and partner with internal teams to meet customer demand.