Warehouse Manager: Inventory, People & Process Improvement

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

Job summary

Absolute Pets (Pty) Ltd. seeks an experienced Warehouse Manager in Johannesburg to oversee inventory, people, processes and systems with a continuous improvement mindset.

You will manage receipt, storage and dispatch of goods, maximise space, plan routes and deliveries, and ensure accuracy, productivity and safety across the site. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and the ability to drive staff performance while maintaining compliance with Health, Safety and

Qualifications

• Matric is required; tertiary qualification relating to Logistics / Warehouse / Distribution is advantageous.
• Minimum of 7 years of warehouse experience and 4 years Warehouse Manager experience.
• Candidates should demonstrate ability to drive results through people.
• Ability to read, interpret, and communicate policies and procedures effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure warehouse compliance with company standards.
• Manage receipt, storage and dispatch of goods.
• Maximise warehouse space usage and plan routes/deliveries.
• Track quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times and efficiencies.
• Perform weekly cycle counts and investigate inventory losses.
• Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets.
• Facilitate team communication and cross-site collaboration.
• Supervise, coach and train warehouse staff; maintain attendance records.
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly management reports/statistics.
• Ensure deadlines are met timeously and resolve issues or complaints promptly.
• Comply with Health, Safety and Environmental standards; remain on call for emergencies.

Skills

Adaptability

Fast-paced environment

Process improvement

People management

Policy communication

Team development

Management reporting

Operational leadership

Driver's licence

Education

Matric

Logistics/Warehouse tertiary qualification advantageous

Job description

Absolute Pets (Pty) Ltd. seeks an experienced Warehouse Manager in Johannesburg to oversee inventory, people, processes and systems with a continuous improvement mindset.

You will manage receipt, storage and dispatch of goods, maximise space, plan routes and deliveries, and ensure accuracy, productivity and safety across the site. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and the ability to drive staff performance while maintaining compliance with Health, Safety and