Warehouse Manager

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

Job summary

Absolute Pets (Pty) Ltd. in Johannesburg is seeking a Warehouse Manager with a proven track record in inventory, people, processes and systems to drive efficiency.

You will optimise space, manage receipt, storage and dispatch, and lead a busy team to meet cost, productivity and accuracy targets.

This hands-on role requires a continuous improvement mindset, strong communication, and the ability to resolve issues quickly while maintaining health, safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of warehouse experience
• 4 years Warehouse Manager experience
• Tertiary qualification relating to Logistics / Warehouse / Distribution advantageous
• Matric is required

Responsibilities

• Ensure warehouse complies with company standards
• Oversee receipt, storage and dispatch of goods
• Maximise space usage
• Plan routes and deliveries
• Track stock levels, delivery times and efficiencies
• Conduct weekly cycle counts and investigate losses
• Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets
• Coach and train the Warehouse team
• Maintain accurate staff attendance records
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports for management
• Ensure deadlines are met and issues resolved promptly
• Comply with Health, Safety and Environmental standards
• Remain on call for emergencies

Skills

People management

Inventory control

Process improvement

Reporting

Health & safety awareness

Team leadership

Education

Matric

Logistics/Warehouse/Distribution qualification (tertiary)

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.