An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Warehouse Manager within a plastics company based in Cape Town.

Responsibilities

• Strategically manage warehouse in compliance with company’s policies and vision
• Oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution, and maintenance operations
• Setup layout and ensure efficient space utilization
• Initiate, coordinate, and enforce optimal operational policies and procedures
• Adhere to all warehousing, handling, and shipping legislation requirements
• Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene, and security
• Manage stock control and reconcile with data storage system
• Audit and report inventory while making recommendations on which items to order and restock
• Cycle counting of stock is performed throughout the month and all variances investigated and resolved before month end
• Cross department issue and receiving of stock in the form of raw materials and finished goods and investigate and resolve differences between theoretical and actual issues/receipts daily
• Prepare annual budget
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, and transport companies
• Plan work rotas, assign tasks appropriately and appraise results
• Recruit, select, orient, coach and motivate employees
• Produce reports and statistics regularly (IN/OUT status report, obsolete stock report etc.)
• Receive feedback and monitor the quality of services provided. Communicate with other departments to achieve overall effective results
• Responsible for security of stock and implementing procedures to pick up on discrepancies immediately
• Manage all company vehicles, vehicle licencing and making sure the vehicles are always roadworthy, neat, and well maintained
• Any other reasonable tasks requested of you
• Please note that your duties and responsibilities may differ from time to time depending on the operational needs of the business

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a Warehouse Manager
• Expertise in warehouse management procedures and best practices
• Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives
• Strong knowledge of warehousing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Hands on experience with warehouse management software and databases
• Leadership skills and ability manage staff
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail ensuring accuracy
• BS degree or diploma in logistics, supply chain management or business administration
• Valid driver’s licence
• Valid forklift licence
• High ethical standards

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by either filling in the online application form or emailing your CV to [email protected]

Alternatively, you are also welcome to contact Shannon or Jamie-lee on 021 180 0776 

Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.