Material / Warehouse Manager

Reference: RTB003220-R-1

An established organisation within the heavy industrial and energy sector is seeking an experienced Materials / Warehouse Manager to oversee warehouse operations, materials management and inventory control at its Western Cape operation. The successful candidate will have a strong background in industrial materials management, with proven experience managing inventory, engineering spares, consumables and warehouse systems to support operational efficiency and maintenance requirements. This position requires a hands-on leader who can ensure accurate stock control, effective materials availability, strong internal controls and efficient warehouse operations within a demanding industrial environment. Duties & Responsibilities

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 / Matric.

• Minimum 8 years' relevant experience in materials management, warehouse management or inventory control within mining, petrochemical, oil and gas, manufacturing, engineering or another heavy industrial environment.

• At least 3 years' experience in a warehouse or materials management supervisory/management role .

• Proven experience managing industrial materials, engineering spares, consumables and inventory control.

• Strong working knowledge of SAP or a comparable ERP/materials management system .

• Demonstrated experience in stock reconciliation, cycle counting, inventory accuracy, goods receiving, stock issuing and inventory reporting.

• Experience coordinating materials requirements with procurement, maintenance, engineering and operations teams.

• Proven people management skills and the ability to implement effective warehouse procedures and controls.

• Strong computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Excel and inventory reporting.

• Sound understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements in an industrial environment.

• Relevant qualification in Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Warehouse Management or a related field will be advantageous.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage day-to-day warehouse and materials management operations, including receiving, storage, issuing and dispatch.

• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure the availability of critical spares, engineering materials and operational consumables.

• Oversee stocktakes, inventory reconciliations, stock level monitoring and the investigation of discrepancies.

• Coordinate with procurement, maintenance, engineering and operations to ensure materials are available when required.

• Monitor slow-moving and obsolete stock and implement measures to improve inventory accuracy and cost efficiency.

• Manage and develop warehouse personnel while maintaining high standards of safety, housekeeping and operational discipline.

• Maintain accurate ERP transactions, management reports and documentation to support internal controls and audits.

• Identify and implement improvements to warehouse processes, inventory management and materials availability.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is an organised, analytical and results-driven professional with strong industrial materials management experience, excellent attention to detail and the ability to lead a warehouse function that supports critical operational requirements. Candidates must be comfortable working on-site in the Western Cape and managing materials within a structured industrial environment.