Warehouse Supervisor

SAB; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SAB is seeking a capable Warehouse Operations role holder in KwaZulu-Natal to drive T1 and T2 load plans, perform daily inventory counts, and lead improvements to inventory accuracy. The role emphasizes problem solving, SOP development, and KPI tracking in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

You will ensure compliance with FEFO, layout standards, and safe practices while coordinating with teams to reduce overheads and improve productivity across all zones.

Qualifications

• 3-year diploma/degree in logistics or related field.
• 2+ years warehouse/logistics experience.
• Proficient in SAP and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform and lead morning inventory counts and ensure accuracy.
• Identify root causes of variances and implement action plans.
• Maintain layout adherence across zones (Empties, Refusal, Pick, Repack, Finished Goods).
• Track and trend inventory accuracy and KPI performance.
• Ensure SOPs are maintained and followed by warehouse staff.

Skills

Warehouse exp

SAP proficiency

MS Office

Oasis

Education

Diploma/degree

Tools

SAP

Oasis

Handheld devices

MS Office

Job description

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

Key Purpose of this role is to manage shift to efficiently execute both T1 & T2 load plans to satisfy internal and external Customer service levels.

Key Outputs and Responsibilities:

Inventory Counts Physically perform and lead the morning inventory count process Identify the root cause of inventory count variances and put action plans in place through problem solving tools to improve the Inventory Accuracy KPI Reduce Supply Chain Overheads through the utilization of problem-solving tools Create and manage warehouse management tools to ensure FEFO. Track and trend Inventory Accuracy Ensure movement of materials always reflects in the SAP system Layout Implementation Ensure adherence to the layout in line of certain warehouse activities e.g. Empties zone; Refusal zone; Order Picking zone; Repack zone; Finished Goods zone Improve Quality Standards Manage, track and trend 1. warehouse cleanliness, 2. pest control schedule adherence, 3. cross contamination from non-food grade chemicals, 4. daily temperature control and 5. product exposure Ensure 75% Compliance to the Global Warehouse GOP Implement and adhere to a Location-Based Inventory System to identify stored product Ensure adherence to blocking standards on nonconforming inventory Product quality induction programmed conducted Track, trend and manage repacking operation to conform to quality standards and to improve repacking productivity Picking Standards Adhere to a standardized picking process and ensure compliance through management routines to ensure a safe and productive process Track, trend and manage picking accuracy and productivity through management tools Productivity & Capacity Managed Ensure Compliance to the Warehouse Labor Productivity and Forklift Network Productivity to improve the KPI Allocate and assign labour activities utilizing the SKAP tool Manage T1 FTCT Warehouse Management Implement, track, trend and improve 5S results Support the design of the management cycle e.g. Business Descriptions, SLA's, Process Maps, Indicators and ensure understanding by all warehouse employees Develop and continuously validate SOPs through management routines and tools and ensure understanding by all warehouse employees Team rooms managed and updated through routine meetings to solve problems and drive performance Develop and maintain SCL routines and track adherence thereof Use problem solving tools e.g. 5 WHY, Abnormality Reports, SIC, OPLs, RACI's, OWD's, PDCA's, etc. to develop action plans to show improvement on PI's and KPI's Cascade KPI's and PIs to individual warehouse employee level, calendarize the KPI/PI achievements and monitor individual target Safe Warehouse Practices

Key Attributes and Competencies:

Good interpersonal skills / builds good relationships Superior planning ability Ability to work under pressure Good verbal and communication skills Good self-management practices Strong achievement orientation Ability to adapt to and implement change effectively Excellent coaching capability

Minimum Requirements:

3-Year relevant diploma/degree 2+ years Warehouse and or logistics experience High level computer user (MS Office, Oasis, Handheld devices) SAP proficient Participated or Supported any Pillar on DPO

Additional information:

Band: VIII SAB is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with SAB employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short-listing. In accordance with South African Breweries Pty (ltd) duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is safe for of our employees and their families, our customers and visitors, and the community at large from infectious diseases that may be reduced by vaccinations, we require all new appointments to be vaccinated as a condition of employment at our company. The South African Breweries (SAB) has reimagined what a beer company can be and has anchored this in a powerful brand purpose – We Dream Big to Create a Future With More Cheers – which articulates who we are and where we are going. At SAB it’s always about more than the beer. We are driven by our passion to demonstrate the unique power of beer to propel South Africa forward. Since our inception over a century ago, SAB has grown to become South Africa's largest brewer, a powerful economic contributor, a leader in sustainability, and a champion of responsible consumption. SAB is one of South Africa’s admired companies and corporate brands. The company has 7 breweries and 42 depots in South Africa, a total workforce of approximately 5000, and supports a beer economy ‘from seed to sip’ of over 250 000 jobs. Its portfolio of beer brands meets the needs of a wide range of consumers and includes leading brands in beer and beyond such as Castle Lager, Carling Black Label, Corona, Brutal Fruit, and Flying Fish.