Warehouse And Distribution Manager: Western Cape

Abantu Staffing Solutions (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Abantu Staffing Solutions (Pty) Ltd is supporting a client in the automotive manufacturing sector in recruiting a Warehouse and Distribution Manager in the Western Cape. The role focuses on optimizing warehouse and distribution operations, ensuring efficient receiving, storage, packing and dispatch, and leading a supervisory team.

The ideal candidate will hold a Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Warehouse Management/Distribution/Logistics, with 5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing

Qualifications

• Diploma in Warehouse Management/ Distribution/ Logistics (NQF 6) required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Warehouse Management/ Distribution/ Logistics (NQF 7) advantageous.
• 5 years’ experience in warehouse or distribution/logistics in manufacturing, up to 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Computer literacy (MS Office Suite and other relevant software).
• Strong planning, problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily warehouse operations: receiving, storage, packing and dispatch.
• Oversee stock control, stocktakes, reconciliations and variance investigations.
• Coordinate distribution planning, export packing and third-party logistics.
• Ensure compliance with SHE, quality, security and procedures.
• Lead, develop and supervise warehouse staff.
• Monitor budgets, control costs and drive operational efficiencies.

Skills

Action-oriented

Problem-solving

Planning and organizing

Supervisory skills

Customer-focused

MS Office proficiency

Education

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

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

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Our client in the automotive manufacturing industry is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Warehouse and Distribution Manager to ensure operational efficiencies and optimisation levels are achieved in the warehouse and distribution environment, whilst maintaining alignment with business operations
Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in Warehouse Management/ Distribution/ Logistics (NQF 6)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Warehouse Management/ Distribution/ Logistics (NQF 7) will be advantageous
• 5 years’ experience in warehouse or distribution/ logistics in a manufacturing environment, of which up to 3 years should be at a supervisory level
• Computer literacy (MS Office Suite and other relevant discipline-specific software programs
• Action-oriented
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Planning and organizing
• Supervisory skills
• Customer-focused

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily warehouse operations, receiving, storage, packing and dispatch
• Oversee stock control, stocktakes, reconciliations and variance investigations
• Coordinate distribution planning, export packing and third-party logistics
• Ensure compliance with SHE, quality, security and operational procedures
• Lead, develop and supervise warehouse staff
• Monitor budgets, control costs and drive operational efficiencies

Warehouse and Distribution Manager: Western Cape • CPT - CBD, Western Cape, ZA