Warehouse Manager

Talented Recruitment; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented Recruitment is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to oversee inbound/outbound stock, transfers, and staff performance. The role requires strong leadership, stock control discipline and a focus on safety and compliance within a busy distribution environment.

You will coordinate with customers and transporters to meet SLAs, drive cost-saving measures, and conduct regular stock counts with variance investigations. WMS knowledge (Qwix or similar) and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a warehouse manager.
• Experience with WMS systems such as Qwix or similar.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound stock and transfers with high accuracy.
• Control outbound stock and customer orders from warehouse.
• Supervise and develop warehouse staff and drivers.
• Ensure compliance with safety, PPE and OH&S standards.
• Monitor stock counts and investigate variances monthly.
• Coordinate with customers, reps and transporters for timely deliveries.
• Maintain housekeeping and equipment servicing schedules.
• Identify process improvements to boost efficiency.

Skills

Warehouse management

Team leadership

Stock control

Safety compliance

Process improvement

Tools

Qwix or similar WMS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage inbound stock/stock transfers from CPT to PE warehouse. Controlling and transferring all stock movements with significant accuracy. (Syspro) Controlling all outbound stock/customer orders from warehouse to customers and aged stock returns to factory. Managing in-house transporters. Training and motivating all warehouse staff/pickers. Manage team performance and ensure appropriate development and training Monitor staff time & attendance Safety off staff and wearing the correct PPE Recruitment of new employees and training Standard operating procedures Control and manage all customer returns and ensure credits are passed timeously. Dealing with all customer queries, complaints and requests. Ensure In-house damages are recorded and decanting of damaged stock. Ensure empty pallets are returned to CPT Factory for re-use. Ensure customer deliveries are within our SLA and notifying reps and customers of any changes due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. Identify opportunities for improvement and developing processes and procedures to make the warehouse more efficient. Liaise with customers and all our internal branches and transporters for a smooth supply chain flow. Liaise and assist sales reps with on demand stock availability and delivery information. Managing and purchasing of all warehouse consumables and negotiating with vendors for the best products at the best possible prices. Exercise cost saving methods in all areas of the warehouse. Conducting and managing monthly stock counts and investigating variances. Ensure disciplinary action is taken accordingly in line with the company's code of conduct. Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained. Ensure all driven machinery equipment is maintained and services are done on time. OHS (Conduct monthly warehouse audits). Identify & communicate recommendations to improve store operations flow of goods Enforce safety and environmental policies and procedures

Requirements:

• 5 years experience as a warehouse manager
• Warehouse management system - Qwix or similar
• Microsoft Excel; word; Outlook