Warehouse Manager

Craven Cottage CC; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Craven Cottage CC seeks an experienced Warehouse Manager in Stellenbosch to lead daily operations, optimise stock control and improve cost efficiency across multiple sites. You will manage budgets, safety, and compliance while developing a high-performing team.

With extensive warehousing and FMCG experience, you will collaborate with Sales, Logistics, Planning and Finance to ensure accurate order fulfilment and export readiness in a dynamic wine/beverage environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in logistics, supply chain or related field.
• 8–10 years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics operations.
• Minimum 5 years in a management or senior supervisory position.
• Forklift license advantageous.
• Experience in wine/beverage or FMCG advantageous.
• Experience in local and export order fulfilment and documentation.
• Strong budgeting and financial acumen.
• Proven leadership and team development abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the annual Warehouse Plan and operating budget, including cost optimisation and resource planning.
• Oversee finished goods stock management, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and security across all facilities.
• Manage timely, accurate execution of local and export sales orders, coordinating with Sales, Logistics, Planning, Production, and Finance.
• Drive continuous improvement in warehouse processes, space utilisation, and operational controls.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, bottling partners, logistics providers, and internal stakeholders.
• Develop, implement, and improve warehouse policies and procedures in line with legislation, health and safety, and quality standards.
• Lead, manage, and develop a high-performing warehouse team, including performance management and training.

Skills

Warehouse management

Budgeting

Cost control

Leadership

Team development

Inventory control

Stock management

Export compliance

Supplier relationships

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Education

Tertiary qualification in Logistics/SCM/Warehousing/Operations/Business Administration

Job description

Duties:

• Develop and manage the annual Warehouse Plan and operating budget, including cost optimisation and resource planning
• Oversee finished goods stock management, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and security across all facilities
• Manage timely, accurate execution of local and export sales orders, coordinating closely with Sales, Logistics, Planning, Production, and Finance
• Drive continuous improvement in warehouse processes, space utilisation, and operational controls
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, bottling partners, logistics providers, and internal stakeholders
• Develop, implement, and improve warehouse policies and procedures in line with legislation, health and safety, and quality standards
• Lead, manage, and develop a high-performing warehouse team, including performance management and training

Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing, Operations Management or Business Administration.
• At least 8 – 10 years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics operations, with at least 5 years in a management or senior supervisory position.
• Forklift operator’s license is often required and will be advantageous
• Proven experience in managing finished goods inventory in a high volume, multi-site environment (onsite and off-site facilities)
• Experience in wine, beverage or broader FMCG industry is highly advantageous given the product handling, stock rotation and export compliance requirements specific to this sector.
• Demonstrated experience managing local and export order fulfilment, including documentation, custom compliance and coordination with logistics / freight partners / transporters
• Proven track record of managing budgets and operating cost
• Experience in leading and developing teams
• Experience in engaging with third party service providers (bottling partners, logistics, freight companies) at a contractual and operational level.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of warehouse best practices, inventory control and stock management systems
• Strong budgeting, cost control and financial acumen.
• Strong leadership, people management, and conflict resolution skills