Warehouse and Logistics Manager

Reference: JHB002636-SS-1

Warehouse and Logistics Manager Pietermaritzburg | Manufacturing

Our established client, based in Pietermaritzburg within the manufacturing industry, is seeking a seasoned Warehouse and Logistics Manager to join their team.

Non-Negotiable Requirements

• Relevant Degree or Diploma

• 5–6 years’ experience in Warehouse Management

• Proven experience managing and leading a team of 20+ employees

• Strong experience managing high-value finished goods inventory

• Manufacturing industry experience is essential

NB: Only candidates who meet all of the above requirements and have relevant experience will be considered. Duties & Responsibilities

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant Degree or Diploma.

• 5-6 years minimum experience in warehouse management.

• Proven experience managing over 20+ direct reports.

• Experience managing high-value finished goods inventory.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Directing the receipt of finished product from production through to put away, storage, picking, packing, loading and dispatch.

• Owning finished goods and service item inventory accuracy, security and valuation integrity, including cycle counting and wall-to-wall stock counts.

• Reconciling production declarations against warehouse receipts and resolving variances to root cause.

• Planning outbound distribution, managing third-party transporters and clearing agents, and driving on-time, in-full delivery performance.

• Leading, developing and managing the performance of a warehouse and logistics team of 20 or more employees.

• Discharging the duties of a manager under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 in the area of responsibility.

• Managing the departmental budget and reporting monthly on inventory, delivery and safety performance.

• Maintaining ERP data integrity and driving continuous improvement in warehouse layout, process flow and documentation.

Package & Remuneration

R 40 000 - R 45 000 - Monthly