Warehouse Manager
Reference: 11436 CM
Consultant: Christa Mostert
Job Description:
- Oversee daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, picking, packing and dispatch.
- Recruit, train and manage warehouse staff, monitoring performance against KPIs.
- Maintain accurate inventory through regular stock counts and audits.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety and operational standards.
- Implement process improvements and Lean principles to optimise workflows and reduce costs.
- Coordinate with suppliers, transport providers and internal departments to ensure timely deliveries.
- Monitor warehouse productivity, equipment maintenance and operational efficiency.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or Business Administration.
- 3–5+ years’ warehouse management or supervisory experience in a fast-paced distribution or FMCG environment.
- Proficiency in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and ERP systems, such as SAP, Oracle or SCM+.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
- Valid forklift operator licence.
- OSHA or relevant health and safety certification.
- APICS (CPIM/CLTD) or Lean Six Sigma credentials advantageous.
- Strong leadership, team-building and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- 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.
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