Warehouse Manager - Stellenbosch

HotelJobs; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Vineyard & Wine Producer near Stellenbosch seeks an experienced Warehouse Manager to own finished goods inventory across on-site and off-site facilities. You will oversee receipt, storage, handling, picking, loading, and dispatch of products, ensuring accuracy and compliance with export requirements.

You will lead a high-performing team, drive cost efficiency, and coordinate with Sales, Logistics, Planning, Production and Finance to meet orders and maintain quality standards.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing, Operations Management or Business Administration.
• At least 8–10 years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics operations, with at least 5 years in a management or senior supervisory position.
• Forklift operator’s license is often required and will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the annual Warehouse Plan and operating budget, including cost optimisation and resource planning.
• Oversee finished goods stock management, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and security across all facilities.
• Manage timely, accurate execution of local and export sales orders, coordinating with Sales, Logistics, Planning, Production, and Finance.
• Drive continuous improvement in warehouse processes, space utilisation, and operational controls.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, bottling partners, logistics providers, and internal stakeholders.
• Develop, implement, and improve warehouse policies in line with legislation, health and safety, and quality standards.
• Lead, manage, and develop a high-performing warehouse team, including performance management and training.]
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Skills

Leadership

Inventory control

Budgeting

Process improvement

Team development

Stakeholder management

Safety compliance

Bev industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics/Supply Chain

Tools

WMS experience

ERP systems

Job description

Vineyard & Wine Producer based close to Stellenbosch is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to take ownership of finished goods inventory across on-site and off-site warehouse facilities. This is a key operational role responsible for ensuring accurate stockholding, efficient warehouse operations; and the seamless execution of local and export customer orders . Reporting into the operations structure, you will oversee the receipt; storage, handling, picking, loading ; and dispatch of finished products including orders loaded directly from third-party bottling facilities . You'll be the driving force behind safe; efficient ; and compliant warehouse operations that meet international best-practice standards. We need a hands-on leader with strong commercial judgement ; sound operational expertise ; and the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced wine production and distribution environment . You'll bring proven experience in warehouse or inventory management ; ideally within FMCG; beverages ; or a similar high-volume distribution setting, along with a track record of managing teams, budgets ; and supplier relationships.

Duties:

• Develop and manage the annual Warehouse Plan and operating budget, including cost optimisation and resource planning
• Oversee finished goods stock management, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and security across all facilities
• Manage timely, accurate execution of local and export sales orders, coordinating closely with Sales, Logistics, Planning, Production, and Finance
• Drive continuous improvement in warehouse processes, space utilisation, and operational controls
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, bottling partners, logistics providers, and internal stakeholders
• Develop; implement, and improve warehouse policies and procedures in line with legislation, health and safety, and quality standards
• Lead; manage, and develop a high-performing warehouse team, including performance management and training

Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing, Operations Management or Business Administration.
• At least 8 – 10 years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics operations, with at least 5 years in a management or senior supervisory position.
• Forklift operator’s license is often required and will be advantageous
• Proven experience in managing finished goods inventory in a high volume, multi-site environment (onsite and off-site facilities)
• Experience in wine, beverage or broader FMCG industry is highly advantageous given the product handling, stock rotation and export compliance requirements specific to this sector.
• Demonstrated experience managing local and export order fulfilment, including documentation, custom compliance and coordination with logistics / freight partners / transporters
• Proven track record of managing budgets and operating cost
• Experience in leading and developing teams
• Experience in engaging with third party service providers (bottling partners, logistics, freight companies) at a contractual and operational level.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of warehouse best practices, inventory control and stock management systems
• Strong budgeting, cost control and financial acumen.
• Strong leadership, people management, and conflict resolution skills