Warehouse Supervisor (Remote)

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Remote work flexibility

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to oversee remote-capacity warehousing operations. The role involves planning, coordinating, and directing activities from a distance while collaborating with on-site leads to ensure efficiency and safety.

The ideal candidate has proven warehouse supervision experience, strong WMS proficiency, and excellent remote leadership, with sharp organizational and communication skills to drive productivity and compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in warehouse supervision or management.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, inventory control, and shipping.
• Excellent remote leadership and virtual team management skills.
• Proficiency with warehouse management systems (WMS) and other relevant software.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and direct all warehouse activities, ensuring optimal workflow and resource allocation.
• Supervise and guide on-site warehouse leads and staff remotely, setting performance expectations and providing feedback.
• Monitor inventory levels, conduct regular audits, and implement measures to ensure accuracy and minimize discrepancies.
• Ensure all warehouse operations adhere to safety regulations and company policies, promoting a safe working environment.
• Analyze warehouse data to identify areas for improvement in efficiency, cost reduction, and productivity.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless integration of warehouse operations with broader company goals.

Skills

Remote leadership

WMS proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

WMS software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and organized Warehouse Supervisor to oversee their warehouse operations in a remote capacity. While the team is on-site, this supervisory role will be fully remote, focusing on planning, coordinating, and directing all warehouse activities, including receiving, warehousing, inventory control, and shipping. You will work closely with on-site leads and staff through virtual channels to ensure operational efficiency, safety, and adherence to company policies. This is a unique opportunity for a leader who excels in remote management and virtual team collaboration, driving productivity and maintaining high standards across the warehouse.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and direct all warehouse activities, ensuring optimal workflow and resource allocation.
• Supervise and guide on-site warehouse leads and staff remotely, setting performance expectations and providing feedback.
• Monitor inventory levels, conduct regular audits, and implement measures to ensure accuracy and minimize discrepancies.
• Ensure all warehouse operations adhere to safety regulations and company policies, promoting a safe working environment.
• Analyze warehouse data to identify areas for improvement in efficiency, cost reduction, and productivity.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless integration of warehouse operations with broader company goals.

Requirements

• Proven experience in warehouse supervision or management.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, inventory control, and shipping.
• Excellent remote leadership and virtual team management skills.
• Proficiency with warehouse management systems (WMS) and other relevant software.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible remote work arrangement with dedicated support.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

A challenging yet rewarding role managing operations from a distance.