Warehouse Manager

Pollock & Associates; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager in Cape Town to oversee high-volume FMCG warehouse operations. Responsibilities include leading teams, ensuring stock integrity, and managing cost efficiency. Candidates should have at least 5 years of warehouse management experience, strong WMS capability, and be fluent in Afrikaans and English. This role requires commitment to extended hours and oversight of safety and operational standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' warehouse management experience within FMCG.
• Strong WMS, reporting, and analytical capability.
• Proven leadership in high-pressure, high-volume environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and control high-volume FMCG warehouse operations.
• Ensure accuracy, productivity, and compliance with operational standards.
• Manage all warehouse activities including receiving, dispatch, and stock integrity.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

WMS expertise

Bilingual (Afrikaans and English)

Education

Grade 12

Tertiary warehousing qualification

Job description

Job Overview

Job title : Warehouse Manager

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline : January 16, *****

Responsibilities

A senior Warehouse Manager is required to lead and control high-volume FMCG warehouse operations, ensuring accuracy, productivity, cost control, and full compliance with operational standards. This role carries end-to-end accountability for inbound, storage, picking, dispatch, stock integrity, staff performance, and warehouse revenue streams. You will manage all warehouse activities, including receiving, GRV processes, stock movements, picking, checking, cage allocation, pallet control, expiry management, stocktakes, and deviation reporting. Strong command of WMS data, productivity statistics, cost-per-case analysis, and KPI reporting is essential to drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement. You will lead large teams, manage daily wage control, overtime, casual labour, and performance benchmarks, while enforcing best-practice procedures across housekeeping, health and safety, LEAN disciplines, and SOP compliance. The role also includes oversight of reverse logistics, client billing schedules, asset control, waste management, security protocols, and monthly cost reviews.

Requirements

• Grade 12 (tertiary warehousing qualification advantageous)
• Minimum 5 years' warehouse management experience within FMCG
• Strong WMS, reporting, and analytical capability
• Proven leadership in high-pressure, high-volume environments
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English
• Willingness to work extended hours
• Store Keeping/Procurement experience