Warehouse Manager

Recruitment Solutions; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the logistics sector is seeking a Warehouse Manager to oversee the efficient operations of their warehouse. The successful candidate will manage receiving, warehousing, and distribution processes, ensuring productivity targets are met and compliance with safety regulations. This role requires strong leadership, communication skills, and relevant qualifications in logistics or supply chain management.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Warehouse Manager.
• Expertise in warehouse management procedures and best practices.
• Strong knowledge of warehousing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Responsibilities

• Manage warehouse in compliance with company policies.
• Oversee receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations.
• Maintain health and safety standards and manage stock control.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Degree or diploma in logistics, supply chain management or business administration

Tools

Warehouse management software

Job description

Job brief

We are looking for an effective Warehouse Manager to direct receiving, warehousing and distribution operations. Oversee the efficient receipt, storage, value-adding servicing and dispatch of a wide variety of products.

You should be able to ensure productivity targets are achieved and that all warehouse processes are running smoothly and promptly.

Responsibilities

• Strategically manage warehouse in compliance with companys policies
• Oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution and maintenance operations
• Initiate, coordinate and enforce optimal operational policies and procedures
• Adhere to all warehousing, handling and shipping legislation requirements
• Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security
• Manage stock control and reconcile with data storage system
• Prepare annual budget
• Liaise with clients, suppliers and transport companies
• Plan work rotas, assign tasks appropriately and appraise results
• Recruit, select, orient, coach and motivate employees
• Produce reports and statistics regularly (IN / OUT status report, dead stock report etc)

Requirements and skills

Proven work experience as a Warehouse Manager

Expertise in warehouse management procedures and best practices

Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives

Strong knowledge of warehousing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Hands on experience with warehouse management software and databases

Leadership skills and ability manage staff

Strong decision making and problem solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Degree or diploma in logistics, supply chain management or business administration