Warehouse Supervisor (Sales And Marketing)

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Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency seeks a Warehouse Supervisor in Cape Town. This role involves managing stock control, implementing efficient warehouse operations within the Sales and Marketing department, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a diploma in a related field and up to 5 years of logistics experience. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Up to 5 years in warehousing, logistics, inventory or stock control in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 1–2 years in a supervisory role.
• Solid knowledge of warehousing, logistics, and planning practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee weekly cycle counts and monthly stocktakes.
• Manage stock control procedures and improve efficiencies.
• Enforce compliance with company procedures and regulations.

Skills

SAP

Problem-solving

Planning

Stock control

Leadership

Education

Diploma in Warehousing, Logistics, Supply Chain, or Procurement (NQF 5)

Tools

MS Office

SAP/ERP systems

Job description

Recruiter:

West Coast Personnel

Job Ref:

SMAD14052025-1

Date posted:

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Location:

blackheath, Western Cape, South Africa

Salary:

R341,000 TCOE

SUMMARY:

Warehouse Supervisor (Sales and Marketing)

POSITION INFO:

The ideal candidate is a hands-on warehouse leader with a strong grip on stock control, SAP know-how, and a knack for problem-solving under pressure. They''re driven, detail-obsessed, and thrive in fast-paced manufacturing environments where planning and people skills go hand in hand.

Purpose:

To plan, implement, and supervise warehousing operations within the Sales and Marketing department, ensuring production targets, service agreements, and customer demand requirements are met efficiently and effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee weekly cycle counts and monthly stocktakes
• Apply FIFO and LOS principles in all stock handling
• Investigate stock variances and implement corrective actions
• Manage stock control procedures and improve efficiencies
• Ensure accurate storage, labelling, and handling of non-conforming stock
• Collaborate with Planning and Production for verification of goods
• Control damaged stock and manage consignment protocols
• Maintain data integrity in SAP and related systems
• Manage credit notes, returns, invoicing, and scrap tracking
• Order and manage stock of stationery and PPE
• Ensure completion of safety checklists and incident reports
• Enforce compliance with company procedures and regulations
• Report departmental risks and implement preventative measures
• Uphold health and safety standards in all warehouse activities
• Build and maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships
• Represent the warehouse team in relevant meetings
• Resolve operational challenges proactively
• Ensure performance agreements are in place and appraisals conducted
• Identify training needs and support staff development
• Address employee relations issues in collaboration with HR
• Support budget planning and ensure spending stays within limits
• Monitor and report variances to the warehouse budget
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities
  
  

Minimum experience and qualifications:

• Diploma in Warehousing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field (NQF 5)
• Up to 5 years in warehousing, logistics, inventory or stock control in a manufacturing environment
• At least 1–2 years in a supervisory role
• Proficiency in MS Office, SAP/ERP systems
• Solid knowledge of warehousing, logistics, and planning practices
  
  

Behavioural Competencies:

• Proactive and action-oriented
• Analytical with strong problem-solving skills
• Adaptable and resilient
• Excellent planner and communicator
• Strong leadership and customer service orientation