Warehouse Manager - Upington

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager in Upington to lead all warehouse operations, drive efficiency and safety compliance, and manage staff. You will optimize storage, tracking, and cycles, and work with transport partners to ensure smooth supply chain flow.

The role emphasizes implementing WMS, controlling costs, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has senior warehouse management experience, deep knowledge of inventory, logistics, and safety standards, and strong

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior warehouse management role.
• Deep knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory management and logistics.
• Strong leadership, team management and communication skills.
• Experience with WMS and warehouse technology.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, picking, packing and shipping.
• Develop and implement efficient warehouse management strategies and procedures.
• Manage and motivate warehouse staff, providing training and performance feedback.
• Ensure optimal inventory management, including accurate tracking and cycle counts.
• Maintain a safe, secure and organized working environment, adhering to all health and safety regulations.
• Control warehouse operating costs and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Liaise with transportation providers and other departments to ensure seamless supply chain flow.
• Implement and utilize warehouse management systems (WMS) effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Warehouse operations

Inventory management

Logistics

Tools

WMS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Warehouse Manager to lead their logistics and warehousing operations in Upington. This role requires a strong leader capable of overseeing all warehouse activities, managing staff, optimizing storage and handling processes, and ensuring operational efficiency and safety. You will be responsible for implementing best practices, controlling costs, and driving continuous improvement within the warehouse environment. This is a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on our supply chain performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping.
• Develop and implement efficient warehouse management strategies and procedures.
• Manage and motivate warehouse staff, providing training and performance feedback.
• Ensure optimal inventory management, including accurate tracking and cycle counts.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and organized working environment, adhering to all health and safety regulations.
• Control warehouse operating costs and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Liaise with transportation providers and other departments to ensure seamless supply chain flow.
• Implement and utilize warehouse management systems (WMS) effectively.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Warehouse Manager or in a similar senior warehouse management role.
• In-depth knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory management, and logistics.
• Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Experience with WMS and other relevant warehouse technology.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Commitment to upholding high standards of safety and operational excellence.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A strategic role with significant influence over operations.