Warehouse Manager (Pomona)

Hired Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency in Gauteng is seeking a Warehouse & Logistics Manager responsible for overseeing warehousing and shipping operations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of relevant experience and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing customer orders, ensuring safety standards, and optimizing inventory management. A degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management is required. The salary is between R60,000 and R70,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Medical aid

Pension

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' relevant warehouse management experience.
• Knowledge of supply chain procedures and staff management.
• Reside within 30km of the office.

Responsibilities

• Organizing, managing, and coordinating all warehousing and shipping operations.
• Managing customer orders and delivery preparations to ensure timely service.
• Ensuring compliance with Occupational Health and Safety standards.
• Controlling warehousing functions and inventory accuracy.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proven leadership, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills

Interpersonal and organizational skills

Problem-solving and resourcefulness

Education

Degree or equivalent in Logistics or Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP systems

WMS systems

MS Office

Job description

JOB FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY: WAREHOUSE & LOGISTICS MANAGER

1. The Warehouse & Logistics Manager is responsible for organizing, managing, and coordinating all warehousing and shipping operations to ensure organizational effectiveness, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing customer orders and delivery preparations to ensure timely, high-quality, and cost-effective service.
• Overseeing employee safety and well-being by implementing Occupational Health and Safety standards.
• Managing safety in stacking, storage, transport, and operations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and legislation.
• Controlling warehousing functions, inventory accuracy, and stock reporting.
• Leading, coaching, and developing warehouse and logistics teams, fostering a culture of discipline and accuracy.
• Promoting team spirit and cooperation among staff.
• Planning and overseeing stock counts, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining inventory reports.
• Managing inventory levels, eliminating obsolete stock, and coordinating with the Commercial Manager on stock management.
• Optimizing storage locations, put-away processes, and replenishment tasks.
• Ensuring all equipment and machinery are maintained and operate safely and reliably.
• Managing inbound and outbound activities, including receiving, packing, staging, storage, and dispatch.
• Meeting shipment targets and managing logistics scheduling.
• Developing and maintaining transportation systems for domestic and international freight.
• Planning routes, booking deliveries, monitoring costs, and negotiating with transport providers.
• Managing sub-contracted transporters and supporting the tender process.
• Maintaining operational procedures and security protocols to safeguard stock and minimize shrinkage.
• Overseeing regional warehouse and branch staff, ensuring operational efficiency and staff management.

2. The role also involves supporting the Commercial Manager with procurement, stock level planning, and inventory management, including system improvements and adherence to inventory conventions.

3. LOCATION: Pomona, Johannesburg, and other locations as determined by the Employer.

4. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: Reports to the General Manager. Manages teams involved in receiving, inventory management, picking, assembly, project staging, and drivers.

5. SKILLS & REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven leadership, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills.
• Interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Problem-solving and resourcefulness.

6. REQUIRED PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Professional appearance and high ethical standards.
• Attention to detail, assertiveness, and discipline.
• Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work under pressure.

7. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Degree or equivalent in Logistics or Supply Chain Management.
• Minimum of five years' relevant warehouse management experience.
• Knowledge of supply chain procedures and staff management.
• Experience with ERP and WMS systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Reside within 30km of the office.

8. SALARY: R60,000 – R70,000 + benefits (medical aid, pension), depending on experience and qualifications.