Warehouse & Logistics Manager

Montego Pet Nutrition; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pet food manufacturer in Bloemfontein seeks a Warehouse & Logistics Manager to oversee daily operations, manage a team, and ensure timely product delivery while adhering to safety standards. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in warehousing and logistics management, proficiency in ERP systems, and a passion for continuous improvement. Responsibilities include managing stock and fleet, monitoring performance, and collaborating closely with sales and customers.

Benefits

Passionate company culture

Growth and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing a warehouse or distribution centre.
• 3 years of proven experience managing staff.
• Valid driver's licence and own transport required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees stock and fleet management to ensure timely deliveries.
• Collaborates on cost-effective delivery routes.
• Ensures compliance with safety and food standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Continuous improvement

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate or diploma in Logistics Management or Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office (advanced Excel skills)

Job description

Do you thrive in the fast lane of logistics, where precision and organisation meet with a splash of pet passion? Do you have a knack for managing stock, fleet, and people while keeping things running like a well‑oiled machine? If you said "yes," then we want YOU to be our next Warehouse & Logistics Manager!

How you will make an impact

As our Warehouse & Logistics Manager, you'll be at the helm of our distribution centre, overseeing stock, fleet, and the smooth sailing of deliveries to ensure our pet products reach customers on time, every time. Think of it as orchestrating a symphony of wagging tails and happy customers, all while keeping costs in check and maintaining top‑tier safety standards.

What you’ll be doing

Distribution & Planning

• Collaborate with the Route Planner to create the most cost‑effective delivery routes. Track performance and refine for maximum efficiency.
• Communicate with Sales and customers like a logistics whisperer, updating them on deliveries, delays, and ways to improve service.
• Keep track of open orders and implement foolproof plans to ensure they're delivered on time, every time.
• Reinforce control measures for proof of delivery (POD) tracking — no more “where's the delivery slip?” moments.
• Keep all admin and filing up to date, so no box gets left behind (literally or figuratively).
• Monitor staff efficiency, ensuring the team is as agile as a Border Collie on a mission.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Occupational Health and Safety standards because we care about our team and customers.

Stock Management

• Make stock receiving and storage practices run like clockwork. Spot‑check deliveries, monitor discrepancies, and handle overstock with finesse.
• Enforce stock rotation practices like FIFO — first expiry, first out.
• Conduct regular stock counts with accuracy and precision.
• Investigate stock variances with a detective mindset.
• Organise full stock counts to keep everything in order and minimise variance.
• Keep returns procedures smooth and seamless. Yes, even the “boomerang” stock.

Administration

• Keep your admin skills sharp, ensuring credit notes are accurate and on time.
• Keep the records up to date and report on warehouse performance like the logistics wizard you are.
• Monitor warehouse and distribution costs to ensure we stay within budget.

Fleet Management

• Oversee fleet administration: refuelling, maintenance, and keeping our vehicles running as smoothly as a Greyhound on a racetrack.
• Address any fleet‑related concerns like a logistics super‑hero.
• Manage the fleet with the same care you'd give your own car.

People Management

• Manage your team with leadership and empathy, promoting growth and development.
• Handle attendance, performance, and all those HR bits and pieces like an absolute professional.
• Approve leave and manage overtime like the logistics superstar you are.
• Create an environment where our team can grow, thrive, and be part of the awesome company culture we’ve built.

Why Monteg

Montego Pet Nutrition, a family business established in 2000 in the Karoo, is the leading independent pet food manufacturer in the African Market. As a pioneer in pet care, we have always been passionate about bettering pets, people and the planet. For 25 years, our genuine love of pets has been at the heart of our business and supports our brand promise of “Better Every Day”. Today, pet owners in more than 20 countries across five continents trust us to produce world‑class products with the health and wellbeing of pets in mind.

The Must‑Has

• Go‑getter attitude, someone that thrives on continuous improvement.
• Someone that can drive performance through their teamwork.
• A certificate or diploma in Logistics Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing a warehouse or distribution centre.
• 3 years of proven experience managing people.
• A valid driver’s licence and your own wheels (we’re all about that mobility).
• Proficiency in MS Office (advanced Excel skills are a bonus).
• Familiarity with ERP systems.
• Knowledge of the geographical area and our customer base – because knowing the lay of the land helps us go the extra mile.