Warehouse Controller

Our client is a well-established organisation, based West of Durban and operating within the logistics and warehousing sector, serving the food industry.

We are looking for an experienced Warehouse Controller to take responsibility for the effective coordination and control of inbound and outbound stock within a busy warehouse operation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced warehouse professional who is hands-on, organised, analytical and confident in leading a team .

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and control all inbound and outbound warehouse stock.
• Monitor inventory levels, replenishment and stock accuracy.
• Manage picking, checking and loading processes to ensure productivity and compliance targets are achieved.
• Ensure customer orders are correctly prepared, packed and loaded.
• Oversee returns and ensure accurate system processing.
• Monitor warehouse administration, billing and reporting.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and warehouse organisation.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvements in warehouse efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, food safety, ISO and other applicable standards.
• Conduct daily risk and safety inspections.
• Monitor team performance, provide feedback and coach employees to achieve targets.
• Work closely with transport, planning, SHEQ, finance and other internal teams.
• Resolve operational, stock and resourcing issues within the warehouse.

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma in Warehouse / Logistics Management.
• Valid Code EB driver's licence.
• 4-6 years' warehouse experience , including at least 3 years in a Supervisory / Team Leader role .
• Must be able to work on a rotational shift basis
• Strong warehouse and stock-control knowledge.
• Experience with inbound, outbound and stock-handling processes.
• SAP MM and BW experience.
• Strong MS Office and computer literacy skills.
• Good analytical, logical and numerical ability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proactive and accountable
• Compliance-focused with strong attention to detail
• Organised and deadline-driven
• Able to work effectively under pressure
• Assertive and confident in decision-making
• People-oriented with strong leadership skills
• Passionate about improving processes and reducing costs