Warehouse Operations Coordinator

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Paid annual leave

Training & development

Career growth

On-the-job training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Warehouse Operations Coordinator for our Mossel Bay facility in the Western Cape. You will coordinate daily warehouse activities and work with the Warehouse Manager to implement efficient operations across receiving, put-away, picking, packing and dispatch.

This hands-on role requires 2–4 years in warehouse or logistics coordination, strong organizational and communication skills, and a working knowledge of WMS and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in warehouse or logistics coordination.
• Solid understanding of warehouse operations, inventory control and order fulfillment.
• Experience supervising or coordinating warehouse staff.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily warehouse activities to ensure efficiency and accuracy in Mossel Bay.
• Assist in managing inventory levels, stock counts, and stock rotation.
• Oversee receiving, put-away, picking, packing and dispatch processes.
• Supervise and guide warehouse staff, ensuring tasks are completed on time.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment, enforcing health and safety regulations.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs for all warehouse functions.
• Communicate effectively with team members, management, and external partners.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues as they arise.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance warehouse efficiency.
• Generate operational reports as required by management.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Inventory control

Staff supervision

Communication skills

MS Office

WMS familiarity

Tools

WMS

Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent logistics provider in the Western Cape, is seeking a proactive and organized Warehouse Operations Coordinator for their facility in Mossel Bay . This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth and efficient daily operations of the warehouse. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating various warehouse activities, including inventory management, order processing, staff supervision, and maintaining operational standards. You will work closely with the Warehouse Manager to implement operational strategies and drive productivity. This hands‑on position requires excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of warehouse processes, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment within the Logistics & Warehousing sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily warehouse activities to ensure efficiency and accuracy in Mossel Bay .
• Assist in managing inventory levels, conducting stock counts, and ensuring proper stock rotation.
• Oversee the receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and dispatch processes.
• Supervise and guide warehouse staff, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment, enforcing health and safety regulations.
• Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all warehouse functions.
• Communicate effectively with team members, management, and external partners regarding operational status.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues as they arise.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance warehouse efficiency.
• Generate operational reports as required by management.

Requirements

• Previous experience (2-4 years) in a warehouse or logistics coordination role.
• Solid understanding of warehouse operations, inventory control, and order fulfillment processes.
• Experience in supervising or coordinating warehouse staff.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Ability to work effectively in a team and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards within a warehouse environment.
• Problem‑solving skills and a proactive approach to operations.
• A strong work ethic and commitment to achieving operational goals in the Logistics & Warehousing field.

Benefits

• An annual salary of ZAR, commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to play a key role in warehouse operations in Mossel Bay .
• Full-time employment with potential for career growth.
• Contribution to a medical aid scheme and provident fund.
• Paid annual leave.
• On-the-job training and development programs.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Employee assistance program.