Warehouse Manager

Position: Warehouse In-Charge

Location: Midrand.

Reporting To:

Senior Manager (Warehouses and Logistics)

Purpose of the Role

The Warehouse In-Charge is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day warehouse operations, ensuring stock accuracy, process compliance, operational efficiency, and maintaining a world-class warehouse environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing inventory, bin locations, WMS transactions, receiving, dispatch, and staff supervision.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations

• Manage daily warehouse activities including receiving, binning, picking, packing, dispatch, and returns.
• Ensure all stock movements are accurately processed in the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Monitor warehouse productivity and operational performance.
• Ensure customer orders are processed accurately and within agreed service levels.

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

• Operate and maintain a fully integrated WMS environment.
• Ensure all stock transactions are completed accurately and timeously.
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies between physical stock and system records.
• Assist with barcode scanning and system-driven warehouse processes.

Inventory & Bin Location Control

• Establish and maintain intelligent warehouse layouts and bin location structures.
• Ensure all stock is correctly binned and easily traceable.
• Manage stock relocations and warehouse optimization projects.
• Conduct regular location audits to maintain location accuracy.
• Drive continuous improvement in warehouse space utilization.

Stock Control

• Ensure high levels of inventory accuracy.
• Conduct cycle counts and assists with annual stock counts.
• Investigate stock variances and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain strict stock control procedures to minimize losses.

Team Leadership

• Supervise warehouse staff and allocate daily tasks.
• Monitor staff productivity and adherence to procedures.
• Provide training, coaching, and guidance to warehouse employees.
• Promote discipline, accountability, and teamwork within the warehouse.

Health, Safety & Housekeeping

• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards throughout the warehouse.
• Ensure safe operation of warehouse equipment and machinery.
• Report and address any safety risks immediately.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) essential.
• Supply Chain, Logistics, Warehousing, or related qualification will be advantageous.

Experience

• Minimum 3 to 5 years' warehouse supervisory or warehouse management experience.
• Proven experience working within a fully integrated Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Experience in setting up warehouse layouts, rack structures, and bin location systems.
• Strong inventory control and stock management experience.
• Experience in automotive aftermarket, distribution, or FMCG environments will be advantageous.

Technical Skills

• Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Microsoft Excel
• Inventory Management
• Barcode Scanning Systems
• Stock Reconciliation
• Receiving and Dispatch Processes

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated and results driven.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• High level of integrity and accountability.
• Hands-on approach to warehouse management.

Additional Requirements

• Must reside in or around Midrand or surrounding areas.
• Must be willing to work extended hours, weekends, and public holidays when operationally required.
• Must be physically fit and capable of working in a warehouse environment.
• Valid driver's license .

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Inventory Accuracy
• Warehouse Productivity
• Receiving and Dispatch Turnaround Times
• Bin Location Accuracy
• WMS Compliance
• Housekeeping Standards
• Stock Loss Reduction
• Staff Productivity and Discipline

Pay: R15 000,00 - R20 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person