Warehouse Manager

Absolute Pets (Pty) Ltd.; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Absolute Pets (Pty) Ltd. seeks an experienced Warehouse Manager in Johannesburg to oversee inventory, people, processes and systems with a continuous improvement mindset.

You will manage receipt, storage and dispatch of goods, maximise space, plan routes and deliveries, and ensure accuracy, productivity and safety across the site. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and the ability to drive staff performance while maintaining compliance with Health, Safety and

Qualifications

• Matric is required; tertiary qualification relating to Logistics / Warehouse / Distribution is advantageous.
• Minimum of 7 years of warehouse experience and 4 years Warehouse Manager experience.
• Candidates should demonstrate ability to drive results through people.
• Ability to read, interpret, and communicate policies and procedures effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure warehouse compliance with company standards.
• Manage receipt, storage and dispatch of goods.
• Maximise warehouse space usage and plan routes/deliveries.
• Track quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times and efficiencies.
• Perform weekly cycle counts and investigate inventory losses.
• Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets.
• Facilitate team communication and cross-site collaboration.
• Supervise, coach and train warehouse staff; maintain attendance records.
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly management reports/statistics.
• Ensure deadlines are met timeously and resolve issues or complaints promptly.
• Comply with Health, Safety and Environmental standards; remain on call for emergencies.

Skills

Adaptability

Fast-paced environment

Process improvement

People management

Policy communication

Team development

Management reporting

Operational leadership

Driver's licence

Education

Matric

Logistics/Warehouse tertiary qualification advantageous

Job description

Retail Distribution Warehouse in Johannesburg 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 7 years of warehouse experience and 4 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.