Warehouse Manager

Hungry Lion Pty; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Cape Town seeks an experienced Warehouse Manager to oversee warehousing and inventory management operations. The role involves planning and controlling warehouse activities to enhance efficiency and meet business demands. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3 to 5 years of experience in warehouse management, along with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in warehouse management environment.
• Proficiency in warehouse management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage warehousing, inventory management, and order fulfilment.
• Plan and control warehouse activities for operational excellence.
• Develop and implement a warehouse management strategy.
• Collaborate with teams to forecast inventory needs.
• Analyze performance and manage warehouse budget.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in warehouse management, business administration, or a related field

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Job description

As the Warehouse Manager, you will manage warehousing, inventory management, and order fulfilment, to optimise resource utilisation, minimise costs, and meet business demand.

Your role involves planning, organising, and controlling warehouse activities to achieve operational excellence.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Further develop and implement an integrated warehouse management system and strategy to support the business object.
• Collaborate with Development, Maintenance, Operations and Logistics teams to forecast inventory needs and plan replenishment orders.
• Performance analysis of the overall budget / expenses for the warehouse operation.
• Implement best practices for warehouse management, including organising stock, implementing FIFO system, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
• Ensure efficient management, control, compliance and reporting of the function in Accordance with legislation, fraud prevention, risk management principles, company.
• Strategic supplier relationships and negotiations.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in warehouse management, business administration, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in warehouse management environment.
• Proficiency in warehouse management systems.

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