Warehouse Manager

Exceed Human Resource Consultants; Stellenbosch; Sur place; ZAR 900 000 - 1 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Exceed Human Resource Consultants is seeking an experienced Warehouse/Logistics Manager to lead multi-site warehouse operations in Stellenbosch. You will develop the annual plan, manage budgets, and optimise resources to deliver efficient finished goods fulfilment for local and export orders.

You will oversee inventory accuracy, safety compliance, and partner with Sales, Logistics, Planning, Production, and Finance teams.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8–10 years’ experience in warehousing, distribution, or logistics operations.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a management or senior supervisory position.
• Experience managing finished goods inventory in a high-volume, multi-site environment.
• Experience with local and export order fulfilment, including documentation and customs compliance.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse best practices, inventory control, and stock management systems.

Responsabilités

• Develop and manage the annual warehouse plan, operating budget, resource planning, and cost optimisation.
• Oversee finished goods inventory across on-site and off-site facilities, ensuring accurate stockholding, traceability, and security.
• Manage the receipt, storage, picking, loading, and dispatch of finished products.
• Coordinate the accurate and timely fulfilment of local and export customer orders.
• Work closely with Sales, Logistics, Planning, Production, and Finance teams to ensure efficient operations.
• Lead, manage, train, and develop a high-performing warehouse team.
• Oversee warehouse operations across multiple facilities and ensure international best-practice standards are maintained.

Connaissances

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budget management

Inventory control

Multi-site operations

Stakeholder management

People management

Health & Safety

Problem solving

Formation

Tertiary qualification in Logistics/Supply Chain/Operations

Description du poste

Reference:11339 AVConsultant:Anneke Viviers

Job Description

• Develop and manage the annual warehouse plan, operating budget, resource planning, and cost optimisation.
• Oversee finished goods inventory across on-site and off-site facilities, ensuring accurate stockholding, traceability, and security.
• Manage the receipt, storage, picking, loading, and dispatch of finished products.
• Coordinate the accurate and timely fulfilment of local and export customer orders.
• Work closely with Sales, Logistics, Planning, Production, and Finance teams to ensure efficient operations.
• Drive continuous improvement in warehouse processes, space utilisation, and operational controls.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, bottling partners, logistics providers, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure warehouse policies and procedures comply with legislation, health and safety, and quality standards.
• Lead, manage, train, and develop a high-performing warehouse team.
• Oversee warehouse operations across multiple facilities and ensure international best-practice standards are maintained.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8–10 years’ experience in warehousing, distribution, or logistics operations.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a management or senior supervisory position.
• Proven experience managing finished goods inventory in a high-volume, multi-site environment.
• Experience in the wine, beverage, FMCG, or similar industry highly advantageous.
• Experience managing local and export order fulfilment, including documentation and customs compliance.
• Experience working with logistics, freight, transport, and third-party service providers.
• Proven budget management and cost-control experience.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse best practices, inventory control, and stock management systems.
• Forklift operator’s licence advantageous.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen.
• Excellent leadership, people management, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong organisational and stakeholder-management abilities.