Warehouse Supervisor (LG Wholesale - Cross Doc)_UPD Lea Glen
Listing reference: click_026449
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 10 September 2026
Position summary
Industry: Pharmaceutical Sector
Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain
Location: Roodepoort
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
About our company
Clicks Group
Introduction
We are looking to recruit a Warehouse Supervisor (LG Wholesale - Cross Doc) to work for United Pharmaceutical Distributors (UPD). The role will be based at the Lea Glen branch and will report to the Department Manager.
Job Purpose
- Responsible for the effective and accurate management and control of Inventorywithin the warehouse ensuring good Wholesale, Distribution and FMCG Practice is applied.
Job Objectives
- Effective supervision and control of the picking, checking, packing and dispatch functions
- Adherence to compliance, SOP's and company policies (SHEQ, QA)
- Productivity management - Capacity management, order processing cycle time, manning utilization, unplanned downtime
- Equipment up-time and maintenance - Asset inspections and reports are performed as required
- Reporting on daily performance and Order status
- Daily/Weekly/Monthly management reports
- Attainment of daily operational targets
- Order processing within required turnaround times. (Transfers and sales orders)
- Conduct and supervise cycle counting and bin check process
- Return stock to vendor / claims generated by operations
- Inventory and Receiving departments for both Wholesale and Distribution
- Management of quality and output levels
- Performance management of staff, staff training and discipline
- Set targets and deadlines for direct reports
- Assistance of stock counts within FMCG, PDC and Distribution
- Control and resolution of order disputes / claims internally and externally
- Manage staff compliment for overtime when required
- Overseeing the fleet when applicable
- The Dispatch Supervisor must be willing to work shifts as per operational requirements
Experience and Education
- 3 year degree or diploma in supply chain
- 5 - 10 years' experience in supply chain operations
Job related knowledge and skills
- Computer skills on MS Office (Word and Excel)
- Financial background- Budget
- Communicate effectively at all levels
- Strong planning and co-coordinating skills
- Ability to work in a team and independently
- Ability to work under pressure / time deadlines
- Honesty and integrity
N.B: We endeavor to provide feedback to all candidates whenever possible, however, if you don't hear from us within 14 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.