Warehouse Team leader

Cre8work; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Gauteng is seeking a candidate for a role focused on stock management and dispatch operations. Responsibilities include supervising stock takes, assisting with branch management, and ensuring customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate should have a Grade 12 qualification and possess 3-5 years of supervisory experience, along with strong organizational and communication skills. Knowledge of tyres is an added advantage.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of supervisory or people management experience.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for weekly stock takes and dispatching of goods.
• Support the Branch Manager with daily operations.
• Prepare staff rosters and manage client relations.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Problem-solving skills

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Knowledge of tyres

Education

Grade 12 qualification

Tools

Excel

INTERSECT tyres management system

Job description

Duties / Responsibilities

• Responsible for weekly stock takes – tyres, rims, and accessories.
• Conducting and initiating weekly scrapping.
• Maintaining minimum stock levels in stores as per SLA.
• Ensuring correct dispatching of goods and adherence to company protocols.
• Cross-checking picking slips and invoices.
• Upholding security in the dispatch area, with gates locked except during vehicle loading.
• Thoroughly checking goods against relevant invoices.
• Completing all documents correctly to standard.
• Signing off on all necessary documentation without exception.
• Handing in all completed documentation correctly.
• Thinking quickly and solving problems as they arise.
• Working overtime as needed.
• Participating in monthly stock takes.
• Checking the dispatch floor for goods ready to load.
• Arranging the flow of loading.
• Working efficiently and accurately.

General

Supporting the Branch Manager with daily operations and managing the branch in their absence to maximize customer satisfaction and sales opportunities.

Admin

• Assisting in the daily operation of the truck fitting bay warehouse.
• Managing client relations and floor activities.
• Assisting in ensuring branch profitability.
• Assisting in managing staff.

Time Sheet

• Preparing staff rosters, including weekends.
• Assisting with customers using the "INTERSECT" tyres management system.
• Maintaining housekeeping standards.
• Prioritizing daily workload.
• Ensuring customer requests are executed correctly.
• Monitoring client service within SOP timeframes.
• Performing spot checks on fitments on trucks and trailers.
• Ensuring staff adhere to SOP.
• Assisting with fault identification and offering solutions.
• Controlling consumables.
• Working in accordance with the job description.

Requirements

• Grade 12 qualification.
• 3-5 years of supervisory or people management experience.
• Computer literacy, especially with Excel.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of tyres is an advantage.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership qualities.
• Quality control experience.
• Client liaison skills.