Warehouse Manager

Rise Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Warehouse Manager to oversee end-to-end warehouse activities and ensure compliance with operational standards. The role requires a focus on managing inventory levels, leading a team, and implementing key procedures. Applicants should have experience in inventory control and strong leadership skills to deliver excellent service. This position offers a chance to develop your career in a dynamic environment in Gauteng, South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end warehouse activities and maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Implement strong security measures and manage warehouse equipment effectively.
• Lead and develop warehouse staff while ensuring compliance with audit standards.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end warehouse activities: receiving, picking, packing, distribution, inventory control, and LAB functions.
• Implement and monitor strong controls, procedures, and security measures to safeguard warehouse assets and operations.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels through physical counts, cycle counts, and reconciliations with inventory systems.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of all inventory transactions and stock movements.
• Manage warehouse facilities and equipment, including layout planning, inspections, maintenance, and repairs.
• Address and resolve customer service queries, delivery issues, and stock-related escalations.
• Contribute to financial performance by managing the warehouse budget, monitoring expenditure, and driving corrective actions.
• Oversee compliance with audit standards, policies, and statutory requirements.
• Lead and develop warehouse staff, ensuring proper performance management, training, and adherence to SOPs.
• Work collaboratively with the Supply Chain Manager to support procurement and ensure availability of critical inventory.
• Manage and align regional warehouse operations with central standards for consistency and efficiency.
• Develop, implement, and maintain SOPs, training manuals, and process compliance frameworks.
• Support cross-functional initiatives and organisational projects as needed.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensuring accuracy and integrity of inventory records and stock movements.
• Driving operational efficiency, cost optimisation, and continuous improvement.
• Delivering service excellence and maintaining high customer satisfaction.
• Ensuring compliance with internal controls, audits, and governance requirements.
• Leading and developing warehouse teams and promoting high‑performance culture.