Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:
    

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management or a related discipline.
• Sound knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory management and distribution processes.
• Working knowledge of ERP and Warehouse Management Systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

 
Ideal Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics or Business Management.
• Lean Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement certification.
• Supervisory or Leadership qualification.
• Food Safety, HACCP or GMP certification.
• Project Management qualification.

 
Minimum Experience

• Minimum 8–10 years' experience in warehouse or distribution operations within an FMCG, manufacturing or logistics environment.
• Minimum 5 years' experience managing warehouse operations.
• Experience leading large operational teams within a unionised environment.
• Experience managing warehouse productivity, inventory handling and customer service performance.
• Experience managing warehouse budgets and operational resources.
• Experience working with ERP and Warehouse Management Systems.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives

 
Ideal Experience

• Beverage industry experience.
• Experience within a multi-site manufacturing and distribution environment.
• Experience supporting SAP Warehouse Management.
• Experience leading warehouse transformation projects.
• Exposure to automated warehouse technologies.
• Experience implementing Lean Warehouse principles

 
The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:
 
Warehouse Operations Management

• Lead and manage all warehouse operations to ensure the safe, efficient and effective receipt, storage and dispatch of products.
• Ensure warehouse operations are executed in accordance with operational plans, customer requirements and company standards.
• Coordinate daily warehouse activities to optimise operational flow and maximise throughput.
• Monitor warehouse performance and implement corrective actions to address operational challenges.
• Ensure warehouse capacity is effectively utilised to support changing business requirements.
• Drive operational excellence through standardised warehouse processes and procedures.
• Promote a culture of accountability, efficiency and operational discipline across the warehouse.

Receiving, Storage & Dispatch

• Ensure inbound receipts are processed accurately, efficiently and within agreed service levels.
• Manage storage practices that optimise warehouse space utilisation and inventory accessibility.
• Ensure customer orders are picked, checked, loaded and dispatched accurately and on time.
• Coordinate dispatch activities to support transport planning and customer delivery requirements.
• Monitor warehouse turnaround times and implement initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure warehouse documentation is completed accurately and maintained in accordance with company requirements.
• Minimise product damage through effective warehouse handling and storage practices.

 
Warehouse Productivity & Resource Planning

• Develop warehouse resource plans aligned to operational volumes and customer demand.
• Optimise labour utilisation to maximise warehouse productivity and operational efficiency.
• Monitor warehouse productivity indicators and implement performance improvement initiatives.
• Manage labour scheduling to support seasonal demand and operational priorities
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse throughput while maintaining operational standards.
• Monitor overtime and labour costs to ensure effective utilisation of resources.
• Drive productivity improvements through continuous review of warehouse processes.

 
Customer Service & Operational Performance

• Ensure warehouse operations consistently support agreed customer service and delivery commitments.
• Monitor operational performance against service level agreements and key performance indicators.
• Investigate customer service failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with Customer Service, Planning and Distribution teams to resolve operational issues.
• Ensure timely communication of operational constraints that may impact service delivery.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance customer service performance.
• Promote a customer-focused culture across warehouse operations.

 
Safety, Quality & Food Safety

• Ensure compliance with all Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) standards and company policies.
• Promote compliance with Food Safety, GMP and hygiene requirements throughout warehouse operations.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards through the effective implementation of 5S principles.
• Conduct regular workplace inspections and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Ensure all warehouse employees comply with safe working practices and legislative requirements.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality and continuous compliance.
• Support internal and external audits relating to warehouse operations.

 
Warehouse Assets & Equipment Management

• Ensure warehouse equipment is available, maintained and utilised efficiently to support operational requirements.
• Monitor the condition and utilisation of warehouse assets and material handling equipment.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance activities to minimise equipment downtime.
• Ensure warehouse infrastructure supports safe and efficient operations.
• Report equipment defects and coordinate timely corrective action.
• Promote responsible use of warehouse assets and company property.
• Support capital expenditure planning for warehouse equipment replacement and upgrades.

Compliance, Governance & Inventory Support

• Ensure compliance with warehouse policies, procedures and operational controls.
• Support inventory accuracy through disciplined warehouse handling and stock movement processes.
• Collaborate with the Inventory Controller to resolve inventory discrepancies and improve stock integrity.
• Ensure warehouse transactions are processed accurately within ERP and warehouse management systems.
• Maintain accurate operational records and warehouse documentation.
• Support inventory audits, cycle counts and compliance reviews.
• Identify operational risks and implement appropriate corrective actions.

 
Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse productivity, operational efficiency and service delivery.
• Lead warehouse improvement initiatives that optimise processes and eliminate waste.
• Promote standardisation of warehouse practices across the operation.
• Analyse warehouse performance data and implement corrective actions to improve results.

 
Encourage innovation and problem-solving within the warehouse team.

• Support Supply Chain optimisation initiatives through operational improvements.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

 
People Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead, coach and develop Warehouse Supervisors and warehouse employees to achieve operational objectives.
• Establish clear performance expectations and monitor individual and team performance.
• Manage workforce planning to ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained.
• Promote employee engagement, accountability and teamwork across warehouse operations.
• Support employee training, development and succession planning.
• Build effective relationships with Manufacturing, Planning, Distribution, Inventory Control, Customer Service and Fleet teams.
• Foster a positive, high-performance culture aligned to the Company's values.

 
Salary: R640 000 - R700 000 per annum dependent on experience

To apply email detailed CV and supporting documentation through to [email protected]


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