We’re on the hunt for a Warehouse Manager whose part strategist, part stock whisperer, and fully committed to keeping our warehouse humming and our products flowing.
What’s the Gig?
You’ll oversee receiving, storing, and distributing products like a logistics ninja—swift, precise, and always a step ahead. From monitoring stock accuracy to ensuring trucks roll out on time, you’ll be the person who makes “on-time, in full” a daily reality.
Your Day-to-Day Missions (aka KPAs):
- Oversee all warehouse operations: receiving, space allocation, stock storage, and distribution.
- Plan and execute daily and weekly distribution loads in line with demand planning and customer schedules.
- Ensure strict compliance with FIFO disciplines, export regulations, and country-specific load requirements.
- Conduct stock counts, cycle counts, and address discrepancies through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Implement strong stock control procedures to reduce waste, overages, and stock aging issues.
- Enforce and monitor adherence to Food Safety (FSSC 22000) and Occupational Health & Safety standards.
- Maintain a clean, safe, pest-free warehouse with high standards of hygiene and order.
- Lead and manage a team of supervisors and operators, including training, mentoring, and performance management.
- Conduct ERP stock movement tracking, ensuring full traceability and system accuracy.
- Compile and present daily/weekly/monthly warehouse KPIs and operational performance reports.
- Investigate late deliveries, over/underloads, and collaborate with relevant departments to resolve.
- Act as the point of escalation for quality or stock issues, engaging with procurement, quality, and production teams.
- Identify and implement process improvement initiatives to drive warehouse efficiency and reduce operational risk.
- Ensure effective use of storage space, especially in high-traffic and seasonal peak periods.
- Support audits, ensure warehouse documentation is up to date, and provide traceable records of stock movement.
- Participate in staff selection, onboarding, and compliance training programs.
Why Montego?
We’re Africa’s leading pet nutrition brand, rapidly expanding into international markets. Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and market leadership in the pet care industry.
Must-Haves:
- Grade 12 (non-negotiable)
- 5+ years managing a high-volume warehouse (FMCG or Manufacturing preferred)
- 3+ years in a leadership role
- Tech-savvy: ERP/WMS systems, Excel, Word & BI dashboards
- Deep knowledge of stock flow, traceability, and inventory control
Bonus Points For:
- A Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain / Logistics
- Certification in Food Safety or Occupational Health & Safety
- Experience in export handling and country-specific loading rules
- KPI kung-fu and a continuous improvement mindset
You'll Thrive If You:
- Have excellent problem-solving, planning, and decision-making abilities
- Can work well under pressure and meet tight distribution schedules
- Have high attention to detail, urgency, and accountability
- Have strong team leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Are committed to driving safety, hygiene, and process excellence