Warehouse and Distribution Manager - Cape Town

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

Requirements

• Matric or equivalent.
• Diploma in Warehouse Management, Distribution, Logistics (NQF 6).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Warehouse Management, Distribution, Logistics (NQF 7) (Advantageous).
• 5 years’ experience in Warehouse, Distribution or Logistics in a Manufacturing environment of which: Up to 3 years should be at Supervisory level.
• Computer Literacy (MS Office Suite; other relevant discipline-specific software programs).
• Knowledge of Warehousing and Distribution processes and procedures.

Responsibilities but not limited to

Warehouse and Distribution Management

• Contributes to creating and recommending strategic plans and reviews in order to achieve operational objectives.
• Ensure an efficient warehouse operation which is able to fulfil operational and customer demand.
• Plan, co-ordinate and monitor the receipt, packing, storage and dispatch of goods.
• Ensure efficient and effective planning/ packing of export goods.
• Ensure inventories are accurate and control inventory levels by ensuring physical counts are conducted and reconciled with automated system utilising help of the warehouse team.
• Ensure the relevance and accuracy of all documentation relating to goods out.
• Prepare the shipments and work schedules of warehouse employees.
• Ensure efficient and effective use of warehouse space to include layout and future capacity requirements.
• Ensure any hazardous materials are stored in accordance with requirements.
• Establish, monitor and maintain high standards of security in the warehouse by setting security procedures.
• Ensure effective management of the labelling machine.
• Continuously liaise with Value 4pl partner in terms of daily planning and deliveries.

Stock Management and Control

• Oversee all stock receipts onto the system.
• Investigate stock variances and recommend rectification plan.

Compliance

• Operates within controls and procedures in order to ensure the integrity of the company.
• Identifies and monitors risks within own department and area of responsibility.
• Assists in the maintenance of a risk register, report discrepancies or areas of concern to management.
• Ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and policy frameworks to prevent fruitless, wasteful and irregular expenditure.
• Provide a safe working environment, adhering to Health, Safety and Environmental procedures and ensuring they are understood and practiced by the team at all times.
• Maintain safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.

Customer Service Management

• Maintains effective working relationships with customers (both internal and external) towards rendering highest quality of services.
• Represents the company in meetings with relevant stakeholders.
• Identifies and solves problems creatively whilst demonstrating a high level of integrity in line with the company's core values.
• Reports to Management on internal stakeholder related matters.

Staff Supervision

• Ensures that all employees have signed performance agreements.
• Monitors and measures performance quarterly by conducting employee appraisals.
• In collaboration with HR, identify staff performance objectives, potential areas of development and action plans where necessary.
• Ensures ongoing training and development of employees.
• Addresses employee relations matters fairly and promptly.

Cost and Financial Control

• Contributes to the budget preparation process.
• Promotes and communicates the effective, efficient, economical and transparent use of financial and other resources.
• Monitors and controls expenditure against budget and ensures spending occurs within budgetary limits and the company's financial guidelines, report deviations to direct Manager.
• Explores opportunities to control and reduce costs.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.