WAREHOUSE MANAGER (High-Value Technical Stock)

Introduction

We are looking for a Warehouse Manager to manage a compact (~250m square) but high value store room supplying industrail CNC/ Laser/ Plasma/ Waterjet machinery spares , consumables and components. This suitable will be responsible for securing accurate and efficient control of all stock, plus imports, exports, transports, transport and rigging of machinery/ heavy equipment

Duties & Responsibilities

• Stock Management : Recieve, inspect, book-in, locatestock S PO/delivery notes/invoices. Safeguard high-value stock, monitor min/ recorder levels, manage slow- moving/ obsolete stock, keep store clean and OHS compliant.

• Stock Control : Daily/ weekly/ monthly cycle counts,full stock takes, investigate varaiances, reporting on accuracy, implement loss/ shrinkage controls

• Systems and Records :Maintain accurate records in ERP (Odoo advantegeous) & Excel, capture all movements same day, maintain item master data , delivery notes, GRNs, import/export docs, produce valuation/ varaince reports.

• Distribution : Pick, pack, issue against sales orders/ job cards/ service requests, prepare dispatch docs, ensure authorised release, manage returns/ warranty.

• Imports/ Exports: Coordinate with freight forwarders/ cleaning agents, track shipments, ensure complete customs docs (invoices, packing lists, BOL/AWB, declarations), handle duties/ VAT/ tariffs, proof of export

• Transport & Rigging: Arrange local/ long-distance transport, obtain quotes, coordinate rigging/ crane/ heavy-lift for machinery loading / off-loading/ installation, confirm insurance, track deliveries , maintain approved supplier database.

KPIs

Stock accuracy , record keeping (system= physical), order fulfillment on time , goods recieving (24 hours), import/export docs with no penalities/delays, transport/ rigging on schedule /budget with no damage , zero unexplained losses, timely reporting.

Desired Experience & Qualification

•    Grade 12 (matric) is required.

•    A diploma or certificate in Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing or Inventory Management is advantageous.

•    A minimum of 3 to 5 years' experience in a stores, warehouse or inventory control role.

•    Proven experience in cycle counting and stock control.

•    Practical experience with imports and exports, including customs documentation and working with clearing agents.

•    Experience arranging transport and, ideally, heavy-load or rigging logistics.

•    Experience in an engineering, manufacturing, machinery or technical-parts environment is highly advantageous.

Skills and Competencies

•    Strong working knowledge of an ERP or inventory system (Odoo experience advantageous) and Microsoft Excel.

•    Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

•    Strong organisational and time-management skills.

•    Good written and verbal communication in English; Afrikaans is advantageous.

•    Ability to communicate and negotiate with suppliers, transporters, riggers and clearing agents.

•    Problem-solving ability and the discipline to follow procedure.

•    Ability to work independently and manage priorities under pressure.

Package & Remuneration

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