Warehouse Supervisor (Sales and Marketing)

Headhunters; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organisation in the Auto Component Manufacturing Industry is seeking a detail-oriented Warehouse Supervisor to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Warehousing or related fields and up to 5 years of experience in warehousing and supply chain management. Responsibilities include overseeing stock control, ensuring compliance with procedures, and maintaining data integrity on systems like SAP. This is a great opportunity for driven individuals aiming to make an impact.

Qualifications

• Up to 5 years' experience in Warehousing, Inventory, or Supply Chain within a Manufacturing environment.
• 1-2 years' experience in a Supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, logistics, and planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee weekly cycle counts and monthly stocktakes.
• Ensure FIFO and Line-of-Sight principles are applied.
• Investigate stock variances and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Problem-solving

Customer relationship management

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP systems

Job description

Our client, a well-established organisation within the Auto Component Manufacturing Industry, is seeking to employ a Warehouse Supervisor (Sales and Marketing) to join their team.

An excellent career opportunity awaits a driven and detail-oriented individual.

Requirements

• Diploma in Warehousing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related field (NQF 5).
• Up to 5 years’ experience in Warehousing, Inventory, Stock Control, Logistics, or Supply Chain within a Manufacturing environment.
• 1–2 years’ experience in a Supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of warehousing, inventory control, logistics, and planning processes.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, ERP systems, and job‑specific software).
• Sound understanding of Health and Safety, Compliance, and Internal Controls.
• Strong leadership, communication, planning, and problem‑solving skills.
• Customer‑focused with strong relationship‑building abilities.

Key Performance Areas

• Warehousing Operations (35%)
• Administration, Systems and Reporting (25%)
• Compliance (10%)
• Customer Service (10%)
• Staff Supervision (10%)
• Cost and Financial Control (10%)

Responsibilities

Warehousing Operations

• Oversee and ensure successful weekly cycle counts and monthly stocktakes.
• Ensure FIFO and Line‑of‑Sight principles are consistently applied.
• Investigate stock variances and implement corrective action plans.
• Ensure accurate receipt, coding, storage, and issuing of stock.
• Manage non‑conforming, damaged, scrap, and WIP stock in line with procedures.
• Ensure adherence to consignment stock procedures.
• Develop and maintain work instructions.
• Continuously review stock control procedures to improve efficiency and reduce risk.
• Stay abreast of developments in inventory control technologies.

Administration, Systems and Reporting

• Maintain integrity and accuracy of all data captured on SAP.
• Process credit notes, rotations, invoices, and scrap documentation accurately.
• Maintain registers, spreadsheets, and control documents.
• Ensure stationery and PPE are ordered timeously.
• Ensure health and safety checklists are completed and incidents reported.
• Maintain effective document control and record‑keeping systems.

Compliance

• Operate within established controls, policies, and procedures.
• Identify and report risks or areas of concern to management.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, financial, and health and safety requirements.
• Promote responsible use of company resources and prevent wasteful expenditure.

Customer Service

• Maintain strong working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Represent the organisation in meetings with relevant stakeholders.
• Resolve issues professionally while upholding company values.

Staff Supervision

• Ensure performance agreements are in place for all employees.
• Conduct quarterly performance reviews and appraisals.
• Identify training and development needs in collaboration with HR.
• Address employee relations matters fairly and timeously.
• Promote a positive, productive, and compliant working environment.

Cost and Financial Control

• Contribute to budget preparation processes.
• Monitor expenditure against budget and report deviations.
• Identify and implement cost‑saving initiatives.
• Ensure spending aligns with financial guidelines and controls.

Please note that if you do not receive a response within two weeks of applying, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.