Assistant Warehouse Manager-Centurion

Introduction

The Assistant Warehouse Manager will support the Warehouse Manager in overseeing daily warehouse operations, ensuring the efficient receiving, storage, picking, packing and dispatch of FMCG products.

The successful candidate will help manage warehouse staff, maintain accurate stock records, ensure compliance with health and safety standards, and drive operational efficiency. The role requires hands-on warehouse management experience within the FMCG industry, with a strong focus on inventory accuracy, stock rotation, order fulfilment and service delivery.

Duties & Responsibilities

2.1 Warehouse Operations

• Assist with the day-to-day management of warehouse activities.

• Coordinate the receiving, checking, storage, picking, packing and dispatching of goods.

• Ensure warehouse activities are completed accurately and within operational deadlines.

• Monitor daily workloads and allocate tasks to warehouse staff.

• Ensure stock is stored in designated locations and handled correctly.

• Maintain efficient warehouse layouts and optimise storage capacity.

• Ensure orders are picked and dispatched accurately and on time.

• Assist with implementing procedures to improve warehouse productivity and service levels.

2.2 FMCG Inventory and Stock Control

• Monitor inventory levels and ensure accurate stock records are maintained.

• Conduct regular cycle counts and participate in scheduled stocktakes.

• Investigate stock variances, discrepancies, damages and losses.

• Ensure effective stock rotation using FIFO (First In, First Out) or FEFO (First Expired, First Out), where applicable.

• Monitor product expiry dates, batch numbers and traceability requirements.

• Ensure damaged, expired or quarantined stock is identified, recorded and handled appropriately.

• Investigate short picks, over-picks and stock discrepancies.

• Work closely with inventory control and planning teams to maintain stock accuracy.

• Assist with reporting on slow-moving, obsolete and near-expiry stock.

2.3 Staff Supervision and Performance Management

• Supervise and support warehouse employees, including pickers, packers, receivers and forklift operators.

• Allocate daily duties and monitor staff productivity.

• Ensure employees follow standard operating procedures and warehouse policies.

• Monitor attendance, punctuality, conduct and performance.

• Assist with staff training, onboarding and development.

• Promote teamwork, accountability and a strong performance culture.

• Escalate disciplinary and performance-related matters to the Warehouse Manager in accordance with company procedures.

2.4 Receiving and Dispatch

• Oversee the checking of incoming deliveries against purchase orders and delivery documentation.

• Ensure discrepancies, damaged goods and shortages are reported promptly.

• Verify that stock is accurately captured into the warehouse management or ERP system.

• Coordinate picking, packing, staging and loading activities.

• Ensure dispatch documentation is complete and accurate.

• Liaise with transporters, drivers, customer service and sales teams regarding deliveries.

• Monitor dispatch schedules and assist in resolving delivery delays.

• Ensure goods are loaded securely and in accordance with relevant handling requirements.

2.5 Warehouse Management Systems and Reporting

• Ensure all warehouse movements are accurately recorded in the warehouse management system (WMS) or ERP system.

• Monitor stock adjustments and ensure appropriate authorisation is obtained.

• Prepare reports on stock accuracy, order fulfilment, productivity and warehouse performance.

• Investigate system discrepancies and support corrective action.

• Maintain accurate records of receipts, transfers, dispatches, returns and damaged stock.

• Assist with reporting on key performance indicators and operational trends.

2.6 Health, Safety and Housekeeping

• Ensure compliance with applicable occupational health and safety requirements.

• Maintain high standards of warehouse housekeeping and cleanliness.

• Ensure safe handling, storage and movement of goods.

• Monitor the safe operation of forklifts and other material-handling equipment.

• Ensure staff use appropriate personal protective equipment.

• Report hazards, incidents, near misses and unsafe working conditions.

• Ensure emergency exits, fire equipment and walkways remain accessible.

• Support regular safety inspections and corrective action programmes.

2.7 Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse productivity and reduce operating costs.

• Assist with optimising picking routes, storage locations and stock-handling processes.

• Monitor recurring stock discrepancies and implement preventative measures.

• Support initiatives to reduce damages, wastage, expiry losses and order errors.

• Assist the Warehouse Manager with operational planning and performance improvement projects.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Grade 12 / Matric.

• A diploma or qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing or Operations Management will be advantageous.

• At least 3–5 years' relevant warehouse experience, preferably in a supervisory or team-lead capacity.

• Previous hands-on experience in the FMCG industry is essential.

• Demonstrable experience in stock control, receiving, picking, packing and dispatch.

• Experience supervising warehouse staff.

• Knowledge of FIFO and FEFO stock rotation principles.

• Experience using a WMS or ERP system.

• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel.

• A valid forklift licence will be advantageous where forklift operation forms part of the role.

Package & Remuneration

R20000 CTC

Interested?

If you meet the requirements, kindly submit your CV and qualifications to admin@placepros.co.za