Warehouse Manager

Bright City Talent; Alberton; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright City Talent is seeking a Warehouse Manager to take full ownership of a high-value warehouse operation in Alrode. You will lead the team, manage stock and processes, and drive efficiency across receiving, storage and dispatch.

The role requires proven experience in a distribution centre, strong people leadership, and solid knowledge of WMS and health & safety requirements. This is a full-time on-site position.

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 is required.
• Experience managing a distribution centre or large warehouse is essential.
• Strong knowledge of receiving, dispatch, stock control and warehouse processes.
• Experience with warehouse systems / WMS and operational reporting.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for day-to-day warehouse management and performance.
• Lead and develop warehouse staff ensuring accountability and high standards.
• Manage receiving, storage, picking, dispatch and deliveries.

Skills

People management

Stock control

Planning and organisation

WMS experience

Inventory accuracy

Health & safety

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Tertiary qualification in Warehousing/Logistics/SC/Operations

Tools

WMS

Job description

The Warehouse Manager will take full ownership of a significant warehouse operation. This is a key role within the business, with responsibility for the people, stock, processes and day-to-day performance of the warehouse.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management and performance of the warehouse operation.

• Lead, manage and develop warehouse staff, supervisors and team leaders, ensuring clear accountability and performance standards.

• Manage the full warehouse process, including receiving, storage, picking, dispatch and deliveries.

• Ensure accurate and effective stock control, stock safeguarding and inventory management.

• Plan and manage regular stocktakes, ensuring accuracy and addressing discrepancies.

• Ensure goods are received, stored and dispatched safely, accurately and efficiently.

• Oversee warehouse vehicles, deliveries and related operational requirements.

• Develop, implement and maintain effective warehouse processes, procedures and systems.

• Monitor operational performance, identify inefficiencies and implement improvements.

• Ensure the warehouse operates in accordance with relevant health, safety and operational standards.

• Manage warehouse-related administration, reporting and documentation.

• Work closely with other departments and stakeholders to ensure effective integration of warehouse operations across the business.

• Monitor warehouse productivity, service levels, costs and operational targets.

• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse layout, workflows, processes, equipment utilisation and overall efficiency.

• Take ownership of operational challenges and ensure issues are resolved effectively and timeously.

• Build a culture of accountability, discipline, teamwork and continuous improvement.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric / Grade 12.

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Warehousing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations or a related field would be advantageous.

• Experience managing a distribution centre or dedicated warehouse operation is important.

• Track record of high accountability in a warehouse environment.

• Strong work ethic.

• Experience managing people effectively in a warehouse environment.

• Strong knowledge of receiving, dispatch, stock control and warehouse processes.

• Experience managing stocktakes and inventory accuracy.

• Experience with warehouse systems / WMS and operational reporting.

• Knowledge of warehouse health and safety requirements.

• Experience managing or coordinating deliveries and warehouse vehicles.

• Strong administrative, planning and organisational skills.

This is an opportunity for an experienced warehouse professional to take ownership of a high-value, people-intensive warehouse operation and make a meaningful impact on operational performance, service delivery and efficiency. An established warehouse leader who understands what it takes to run a busy warehouse/distribution operation, lead a team with accountability and continuously improve operational performance will do well in this role.

This is a full time on site role based in Alrode.