Warehouse Manager (Durban West)

Safal Steel; Durban; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Warehouse Manager in Durban West, KwaZulu-Natal. The ideal candidate will oversee warehouse operations, manage inventory efficiently, and ensure compliance with company policies. The role requires a minimum of 10 years in warehouse management, strong supply chain skills, and proficiency in ERP applications. This position offers an opportunity to lead a dedicated team while maintaining high performance and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 15 years of general work experience.
• 10 years in a Stores or Warehouse role.
• Experience in the manufacturing and consumer goods industry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accurate and timely inventory counts.
• Manage inventory performance based on key metrics.
• Ensure compliance with customs regulations.
• Support company performance and safety metrics.

Skills

Inventory management

Supply chain management

SAP / ERP applications

Staff training and development

Education

Degree in Supply Chain or Stores related qualification

Tools

SAP

ERP applications

Job description

Job title : Warehouse Manager (Durban West)

Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal, Durban Deadline : January 02, Quick Recommended LinksJobs by Location

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Description

• Warehousing (Raw material, spares, consumables, scrap and finished goods)
• Oversee and ensure the completion of accurate and timely inventory counts daily, weekly and monthly in line with company SOPS as well as conducting root cause analysis and reporting on any stock differences
• Manage inventory and establish controls to ensure the BU is operating at the highest level of performance based on key performance metrics and minimized supply chain risk
• Receiving inventory accurately and in a timely manner, verifying product quality, using appropriate technology, and maintaining necessary records
• Maintaining the quality of inventory by using proper storage and handling equipment and procedures and first-in-first-out procedures
• Ensuring that customs regulations are met in the rebate store
• Manage inventory of all SKU's across the BU (raw materials, work in process, finished goods, spare parts and consumables) and establish controls to ensure the BU is operating at the highest level of performance based on key performance metrics and minimized supply chain risk.

Supply Chain Administration

• Adhere to Company standards and policies in addition to all regulatory requirements
• Support and implement Company initiatives to achieve performance, quality and safety metrics
• Contribute to periodic departmental and company planning and budgeting cycles including the annual Business Plan Process (BPP)
• Select, evaluate and develop department employees, following general HR policies
• Evaluate the training needs of all staff reporting to the position and ensure appropriate plans are in place
• Pro-actively monitor departmental operational and financial performance and develop personal and departmental action plans to achieve targets set for the department
• Actively support the BU management team in implementing BU- and company-wide policies / procedures and action plans
• Collaborate with Stores managers of other Safal group companies on sharing best practices and improving performance
• Ensure the safeguard and security of Company assets

Requirements

• Minimum academic qualification : Degree in Supply chain or Stores related qualification
• General Work Experience ( Years) : 15 Years
• Specific to the position (level / discipline / years) : 10 years in Stores / Warehouse Role
• Industry : Manufacturing, Consumer goods
• Experience in SAP / ERP Applications
• Store Keeping / Procurement jobs