Warehouse Manager

AGL transport & logistics; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 850 000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in South Africa is seeking a CONTRACT LOGISTICS WAREHOUSE MANAGER responsible for managing warehouse operations in Johannesburg. The role includes P&L management, ensuring service quality, and maintaining efficiency and safety standards. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in logistics management with strong budgetary skills. This is a permanent, full-time position offering an opportunity to manage a dynamic logistics environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in Logistics, preferably in a management role.
• Experience with Pick-Pack solutions is required.
• Knowledge of SQAS is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage warehouse operations, ensure efficiency and compliance with standards.
• Prepare and maintain the warehouse budget while meeting objectives.
• Ensure high standards of housekeeping and stock control procedures.

Skills

Budgetary management

P&L management

Warehouse system management

Customer service

Stock control

Health and safety compliance

Education

Grade 12

Relevant post-matric qualification

Job description

With the group’s expertise of more than 50 years of experience and a continuous presence on the African continent, Africa Global Logistics South Africa provides end-to-end solutions with in-depth knowledge of the legal and cultural diversities specific to each country.
AGL South Africa is your gateway throughout Africa, facilitating freight forwarding, customs clearance, warehousing and distribution activities for many multinational companies.

Job Title

CONTRACT LOGISTICS
WAREHOUSE MANAGER M/F

Contract Type

PERMANENT

Job Location

Africa, South Africa,JOHANNESBURG

Working Hours

Full time

Mission Description

To manage the warehouse operations. This includes but is not limited to dealing with customers, P&L management, Warehouse system management and overall management of Warehouse operations and its staff.

Profile

Job Function:

• Prepare and manage a full P&L. This includes assuming responsibility for the drafting, control and monitoring of the warehouse budget and meeting of agreed objectives.
• Accountable for ensuring that SLA's and KPI's are set out, agreed upon and maintained and monitored.
• Manage transport costs.
• Control staff.
• Continuous management of forklift requirements.
• Dealing with our Customers to ensure that service and satisfaction remains a top priority to the operation and its people.
• Warehouse System management to ensure efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Make sure the security of people and assets are always maintained.
• The efficiency of the operation is maintained and monitored through agreed standards. The highest standard of housekeeping is always maintained. Monitoring each department reporting to warehouse ensuring it is run efficiently as possible. Ensure stock conforms to the required pallet standard is always correctly laid out in the warehouse.
• Stock rotation systems are always correctly maintained.
• Stock counts are correctly done at the required intervals.
• Ensure all stock control procedures are in place.
• Ensure that inventory is managed and accurately reflected – maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Maintain, monitor and action daily efficiencies for the department.
• Through regular meetings, be aware and act on all needs and requests of the warehouse staff.
• Ensuring a well-balanced relationship with employees.
• Holding of the relevant meeting and ensure safety is upheld.
• Performance appraisals are conducted formally, at least once per annum, with informal discussions on a quarterly basis.
• Confirm daily headcount by section (Check clock cards/ attendance registers).
• Check status on picking and plan accordingly.
• Check warehouse for damages and stock to be returned from debrief.
• Ensure that agreed picking rates are achieved.
• Ensure necessary housekeeping is completed and that all Health & Safety requirements are met.
• Management the Hazardous requirements of the Warehouse in line with requirements as per legislation.
• Ensure housekeeping is completed in your environment or as per requirements.
• Ensure all health and safety and environmental requirements are adhered to, or as per OHS Act and Company rules on site.
• 6S in your environment.
• Wear the proper safety equipment.
• No cell phones, electronic devices or loose jewellery on the floor.
• Proven Budgetary and financial skills essential.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Relevant post matric qualification would be an advantage.
• 5 or more years' experience in Logistics
• Pick- Pack solutions experience is required.
• SQAS – Knowledge
• 5 years' experience in a logistics environment in a management capacity required.
• Proven Budgetary and financial skills essential.