Warehouse Manager

Absolute Pets; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail distribution company in Cape Town seeks an experienced Warehouse Manager to oversee inventory management, ensure compliance with standards, and lead a dynamic team. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience and possesses strong organizational and communication skills. This demanding role requires hands-on individuals capable of driving results through effective team management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years Warehouse Manager experience.
• Ability to manage inventory and compliance with company standards.
• Valid driver’s licence and reliable transport required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure warehouse compliance with standards.
• Manage receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods.
• Supervise and train the warehouse team.
• Perform cycle counts and investigate inventory losses.

Skills

Adaptability

Process improvement

Team management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Matric

Tertiary qualification relating to Logistics/Warehouse/Distribution

Job description

Retail Distribution Warehouse in Cape Town requires a Warehouse Manager who has a record of successfully managing inventory, people, processes and systems. A dynamic and driven individual with a continuous improvement mindset who has the strength of character to deliver.

Responsibilities/ Core Functions:

• To ensure the warehouse is compliant with company standards
• Manage the efficient receipt, storage and dispatch of a wide range of goods from the warehouse.
• Maximise space usage within the warehouse.
• Arrange and strategically plan out warehouse, plan routes and deliveries
• Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, and efficiencies
• Perform weekly cycle counts and investigate any inventory losses.
• Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets
• Facilitate effective communication within the team and across the site.
• Focus to improve staff performance.
• Supervise, coach and train the Warehouse team
• Maintain accurate staff attendance records.
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly reports/statistics to management
• Ensure that deadlines are met timeously
• Timeously resolve any arising issues or complaints
• Comply with all Health, Safety and Environmental standards.
• Remain on call for any emergencies

Specifications (Skills and Proficiency):

• Professional: Able to adapt quickly and effectively to operational requirements.
• Can work in a fast paced and very busy warehouse.
• Ability to implement and improve on existing processes/systems
• Ability to contribute at management level to forging success for the company
• Ability to read, interpret, and effectively communicate necessary policies and procedures to others.
• Ability to develop individuals in a team so that they achieve their full potential.
• Ability to create, manage and improve management reports
• An organized and strongly efficient manager who leads by example and is able to adapt quickly and effectively to operational issues
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport

Qualifications:

Matric

Tertiary qualification relating to Logistics / Warehouse / Distribution is advantageous

Minimum of 3 years Warehouse Manager Experience

This is a demanding position that will suit a hands-on, high energy and output-based individual. This position will suit someone who can prove a strong ability to drive results through people.