Warehouse Supervisor (Cape Town)

Headhunters; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in a related field, up to 5 years of warehousing experience, and supervisory skills. Responsibilities include overseeing stock control, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and maintaining database integrity on SAP. The position offers an opportunity to lead a team within a manufacturing context.

Qualifications

• Up to 5 years’ experience in warehousing and logistics.
• 1 to 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of planning processes and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee weekly cycle counts of stock.
• Ensure FIFO principles are applied during stock issuing.
• Maintain integrity of database information on SAP.

Skills

Inventory and stock control

Logistics knowledge

Proficiency in MS Office

Experience with SAP

Supervisory skills

Education

Diploma in Warehousing, Logistics, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Our Client in the Manufacturing Industry is seeking to employ a Warehouse Supervisor (Sales and Marketing) to their team based in Cape Town.

Requirements

• Diploma in Warehousing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related field (NQF-Level 5).
• Up to 5 years’ experience in warehousing, inventory and stock control, logistics, supply chain, or procurement within a manufacturing environment.
• 1 to 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, SAP, ERP systems, and other job‑specific software.
• Knowledge of warehousing, logistics, and planning processes and best practices.

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

Warehousing Operations

• Oversee and ensure successful weekly cycle counts of stock.
• Ensure monthly stock takes with production and support department teams.
• Ensure FIFO (First In, First Out) and LOS (Line of Sight) principles are applied during storage and issuing of stock within the area of responsibility.
• Investigate stock variances and exceptions and implement corrective action plans.
• Continuously review procedures pertaining to stock control to improve efficiency and minimize risk.
• Liaise with Planning to verify receipts and issued goods, as well as semi‑finished components and products.
• Ensure all products received for storage are accurately coded, compliant with procedures, and stored in designated areas.
• Ensure non‑conforming products are processed according to procedures and that scrap is removed daily.
• Control damaged stock in WIP (Work In Progress), investigate causes, and take corrective action.
• Ensure adherence to consignment stock procedures when collecting consignment stock.
• Create and maintain work instructions.
• Keep abreast of developing technologies in inventory control.

Administration, Systems, and Reporting

• Ensure database information integrity is always maintained on SAP.
• Process and record credit notes, ensuring proper approvals are obtained.
• Capture returned rotations accurately on the system.
• Record and file invoice documentation for tracking purposes.
• Update checks and charges spreadsheets.
• Capture scrap differences and maintain accurate records.
• Ensure stationery, protective clothing, and gear are ordered timeously.
• Ensure daily, weekly, and monthly health and safety check sheets are completed and incidents reported to HR.

Compliance and Customer Service

• Operate within established controls and procedures to ensure operational integrity.
• Identify and report risks or areas of concern to management.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and internal procedures.
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations within the warehouse.
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Represent the department in meetings with relevant stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve problems creatively while demonstrating integrity and professionalism.

Staff Supervision

• Ensure all employees have signed performance agreements.
• Conduct quarterly performance appraisals and monitor employee performance.
• Identify staff performance objectives, development areas, and action plans in collaboration with HR.
• Facilitate ongoing training and development of employees.
• Address employee relations matter promptly and fairly.

Cost and Financial Control

• Contribute to the budget preparation process.
• Promote efficient, economical, and transparent use of financial and material resources.
• Monitor and control expenditure against budget and report deviations to management.
• Identify and implement cost‑saving initiatives.

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.