Warehouse Manager - Upington

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Strategic role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to lead warehousing operations in Upington, ensuring efficiency, safety, and cost control. You will oversee receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping while driving continuous improvement across the supply chain.

You will manage staff, optimize inventory, enforce health and safety standards, and implement WMS solutions to improve accuracy and throughput. This is a senior, influential role with strong leadership expectations.

Qualifications

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

Inventory management

WMS experience

Team management

Communication

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.