Warehouse Manager

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG sector seeks a Warehouse Manager to oversee stock management and staff supervision. The role involves optimizing warehouse operations, ensuring safety compliance, and cost control in a dynamic environment. If you are a team leader with FMCG experience, join our journey to excellence.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years FMCG warehouse management experience essential.
• 2 to 3 years management experience within a team.
• Matric required; relevant qualification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage warehouse staff to ensure effective stock movement.
• Optimize stock flow and manage operational costs through budgeting.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and OHS policies.

Skills

Warehouse Management

Stock Control

Operational Management

Team Management

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Packaging/Warehousing/Business Management Qualification

Job description

Job Description

At Premier, we recruit and invest in our employees for the long term. We believe that our growth depends on us having the right people with the right skills and the right attitude. We have a high-performance environment that attracts like-minded people who want to be their best every day and in doing so we grow together. The Warehouse Manager role is responsible for supervising and managing warehouse staff to ensure effective and efficient stock movement from inbound to outbound. If you are ready to step up and thrive in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment, we encourage you to apply and be part of our journey to excellence.

Qualification Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12
• Packaging/Warehousing/Business Management Qualification will be advantageous.

Experience Requirements

• FMCG warehouse management 3 - 5 years essential
• 2 to 3 years management experience within a team

Key Outputs

• Optimize the flow of stock in the warehouse through operational management processes, including but not limited to:
• Warehouse utilization planning
• Process flow management and organization
• General good housekeeping
• Picking controls
• Stock control and rotation
• Pallet control
• Minimize loss and meet customer requirements in line with company processes and procedures

Manage, control, and minimize operational costs through the development of a warehouse budget and internal cost management practices in collaboration with the site management team. Participate in site continuous improvement and cost savings initiatives as required.

• Ensure compliance and adherence to Premier Food Safety standards, policies, and procedures through the implementation of:
• Operational guidelines on good housekeeping practices
• Daily cleaning processes
• Monitoring of operational controls
• Management of bad goods
• Maintenance of building and premises
• Effective infestation controls as evidenced by satisfactory internal and external food safety audit results

Ensure a safe working environment by complying with the OHS Act and Premier Health and Safety policies. Create a high-performing warehouse team through staff performance management, coaching, and mentoring. Proactively manage talent and mitigate succession risks.