Warehouse Manager

WAREHOUSE MANAGER

Retail Distribution Warehouse in Cape Town requires a Warehouse Manager who has a record of successfully managing inventory, people, processes, and systems. A dynamic and driven individual with a continuous improvement mindset who has the strength of character to deliver.

• To ensure the warehouse is compliant with company standards
• Manage the efficient receipt, storage, and dispatch of a wide range of goods from the warehouse.
• Maximise space usage within the warehouse.
• Arrange and strategically plan out warehouse, plan routes and deliveries
• Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, and efficiencies
• Perform weekly cycle counts and investigate any inventory losses.
• Meet cost, productivity, accuracy, and timeliness targets
• Facilitate effective communication within the team and across the site.
• Focus to improve staff performance.
• Supervise, coach, and train the Warehouse team
• Maintain accurate staff attendance records.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly reports/statistics to management
• Ensure that deadlines are met timeously
• Timeously resolve any arising issues or complaints
• Comply with all Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
• Remain on call for any emergencies.

• Professional: Able to adapt quickly and effectively to operational requirements.
• Can work in a fast-paced and very busy warehouse.
• Ability to implement and improve on existing processes/systems
• Ability to contribute at management level to forging success for the company
• Ability to read, interpret, and effectively communicate necessary policies and procedures to others.
• Ability to develop individuals in a team so that they achieve their full potential.
• Ability to create, manage, and improve management reports
• An organized and strongly efficient manager who leads by example and is able to adapt quickly and effectively to operational issues
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport.

• Matric
• Tertiary qualification relating to Logistics / Warehouse / Distribution is advantageous
• Minimum of 7 years of warehouse experience and 4 years Warehouse Manager Experience.

This is a demanding position that will suit a hands-on, high energy, and output-based individual. This position will suit someone who can prove a strong ability to drive results through people.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Retail