An established company in Cape Town is seeking for an EXPERIENCED WAREHOUSE MANAGER to supervise optimal receiving and dispatching of goods, manage storage of goods in warehouse, manage warehouse and decanting staff and ensure safe work environment. This professional multitasker will manage and oversee the receiving, handling, storing, picking, and packing activities within the warehouse, ensuring quality standards are met at every turn. The ideal candidate must be exceptionally detail oriented, and able to track multiple facets of the warehouse at any given time. Must also achieve inventory accuracy, coordinate orders, and track shipping times, ultimately overseeing the fulfillment of millions of product orders.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Dispatch
- Manage Receiving Department,
- Ensure goods are checked and warehoused according to work plan,
- Ensure GRN’s and additional transport cost is captured accurately,
- Ensure bulk goods are warehoused according to standard operating procedures,
2. Receiving
- Manage Receiving Department,
- Ensure products are dispatched according to standard operating procedures,
3. Repacking
- Manage Decanting Department,
- Plan work schedule in collaboration with Supply Chain Manager
- Ensure products are decanted and repacked according to standard operating procedures,
4. Stock management
- Work closely with Supply Chain Manager on optimizing minimum and maximum stock qty’s,
5. Inventory management
- Monthly stock take, and variance reporting, investigating and resolving discrepancies,
- Manage cross-departmental stock issues, investigating and resolving discrepancies,
- Quality Control of products and delivery thereof to customers identifying any defects,
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage warehouse and decanting staff, verbal warnings and first written warnings for minor offences
- Ensure productivity levels are kept high
- Ensure warehouse staff are trained and use correct PPE,
- Ensure Health and Safety standards are upheld at all times,
- Ensure security and safety of stock at all times
- Overall cleanliness of the Warehouse and surroundings
- Ad hoc duties as per request from Management from time to time
Objectives of this Role
- Ensure the warehouse operates at peak efficiency, with customer satisfaction being the primary goal, by supervising, organizing, directing, and training warehouse employees and establishing, monitoring, and managing operation goals.
- Develop warehouse operations systems by determining product handling and storage requirements, equipment utilization, inventory management, gate processes, and shipping.
- Train and manage a warehouse team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goals
- Oversee daily operations, while controlling and managing inventory and logistics
- Review and prepare workflow, manning and space requirements, equipment layout, and action plans while ensuring productivity, quality and customer service standards are met.
- Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities
- Supervise daily activities of the warehouse and decanting, including quality assurance, inventory control, space management, logistics, floor productivity, shipping, and customer service
- Schedule and oversee warehouse and decanting team to meet the demands and manage the flow and quality of work
- Inspect equipment, tools, and machinery regularly, and oversee general maintenance as needed
- Meet regularly with warehouse leads to review, analyze, and develop actionable plans for productivity and loss prevention
- Oversee and manage logistics utilized to transport products to customers and internal facilities, communicating with drivers and air partners to ensure efficient delivery of packages
Skills and Qualifications
- BCom Degree in Warehouse management, inventory control
- 3+ years experience in a warehouse lead role managing hourly employees
- Proficient knowledge of warehouse procedure and policy
- Excellent problem-solving skills and leadership qualities
- Ability to work with all levels of company staff
- Comfortable delivering frequent direct written and oral feedback
- Bilingual (Afrikaans/English)
- Proficiency with office, outlook – pastel will be an advantage
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: R25 000,00 - R30 000,00 per month
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 2025/06/10
