Warehouse Manager

Reference: 11339 AV
Consultant: Anneke Viviers

Job Description:

  • Develop and manage the annual warehouse plan, operating budget, resource planning, and cost optimisation.
  • Oversee finished goods inventory across on-site and off-site facilities, ensuring accurate stockholding, traceability, and security.
  • Manage the receipt, storage, picking, loading, and dispatch of finished products.
  • Coordinate the accurate and timely fulfilment of local and export customer orders.
  • Work closely with Sales, Logistics, Planning, Production, and Finance teams to ensure efficient operations.
  • Drive continuous improvement in warehouse processes, space utilisation, and operational controls.
  • Manage relationships with suppliers, bottling partners, logistics providers, and internal stakeholders.
  • Ensure warehouse policies and procedures comply with legislation, health and safety, and quality standards.
  • Lead, manage, train, and develop a high-performing warehouse team.
  • Oversee warehouse operations across multiple facilities and ensure international best-practice standards are maintained.

Qualifications:

  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 8–10 years’ experience in warehousing, distribution, or logistics operations.
  • At least 5 years’ experience in a management or senior supervisory position.
  • Proven experience managing finished goods inventory in a high-volume, multi-site environment.
  • Experience in the wine, beverage, FMCG, or similar industry highly advantageous.
  • Experience managing local and export order fulfilment, including documentation and customs compliance.
  • Experience working with logistics, freight, transport, and third-party service providers.
  • Proven budget management and cost-control experience.
  • Strong knowledge of warehouse best practices, inventory control, and stock management systems.
  • Forklift operator’s licence advantageous.
  • Strong financial and commercial acumen.
  • Excellent leadership, people management, and conflict-resolution skills.
  • Strong organisational and stakeholder-management abilities.

How to Apply:

  • Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za.
  • If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
  • We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
  • Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.