Logistics and Warehouse Manager

In brief

**Overview** This role is for an experienced Logistics and Warehouse Manager at a leading packaging company, recruited by Hire Resolve. Based in Germiston, the position involves providing leadership and operational oversight across all warehouse and logistics activities, with a focus on ensuring safe, accurate, and efficient receiving, storage, inventory control, dispatch, and transport performance. **What you will do** * Oversee receiving, put-away, storage, replenishment, picking, staging, loading and dispatch processes. * Monitor warehouse capacity, stock ageing, slow-moving inventory and space utilisation. * Ensure accurate inventory control, cycle counts, stock takes, reconciliations and variance investigations. * Review and oversee logistics plans, including routes, loads, vehicles, collections and deliveries. * Monitor transporter performance, proof-of-delivery controls, delivery exceptions, claims and transport costs. * Ensure transport documentation and charges are accurately validated. * Investigate late, short, damaged or failed deliveries and implement recovery actions. * Lead supervisors and operational teams through clear standards, resource oversight, coaching and performance management. * Ensure employees are trained, authorised and competent for their assigned tasks and equipment. * Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements, safe material handling, security controls and incident-reporting procedures. * Maintain SOPs, checklists, records, audit evidence and document control. * Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, service, inventory accuracy, productivity, waste reduction and cost. * Prepare operational reports covering performance trends, risks, root causes and action plans. * Work closely with Procurement, Production, Sales, Customer Service, Finance, Quality and Maintenance to resolve operational constraints. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate or equivalent. * Relevant diploma or degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Warehouse Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering or a related field. * At least 5 years' progressive experience in warehousing, logistics, distribution or supply chain operations. * At least 2 years' experience in a supervisory or management role. * Demonstrated experience in inventory accuracy, stock takes, receiving, storage, picking, dispatch and transport planning and execution. * Experience managing frontline teams, shifts, productivity, performance and training. * Experience in manufacturing, packaging, FMCG, industrial distribution or another high-volume environment is advantageous. * Experience with ERP, warehouse or stock-management systems, barcode/RF scanning and Microsoft Excel. * Proven experience in operational improvement, root-cause analysis, cost control and KPI reporting. * Strong knowledge of warehouse layout, capacity planning, inventory controls, stock-taking and materials flow. * Ability to review and challenge inbound and outbound logistics plans. * Strong ERP/WMS transaction knowledge and data accuracy discipline. * Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel capability. * Knowledge of budget control, cost analysis, supplier/transporter performance and basic commercial principles. * Knowledge of SOP development, audit readiness, document control and corrective-action management. * Practical application of Lean problem-solving tools such as 5 Whys, Pareto analysis and visual management. * Valid driver's licence where travel between sites or operational areas is required. **Who should apply** An experienced Logistics and Warehouse Manager with a relevant diploma or degree and at least 5 years of progressive experience in warehousing, logistics, distribution, or supply chain operations, including a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory or management role. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in warehouse operations, inventory control, logistics planning, and transport execution, along with proficiency in ERP/WMS systems, barcode/RF scanning, and Microsoft Excel. They should possess a strong understanding of warehouse layout, capacity planning, inventory controls, and materials flow, coupled with proven experience in operational improvement, root-cause analysis, cost control, and KPI reporting. Knowledge of budget control, commercial principles, SOP development, and Lean problem-solving tools is also required. Experience in high-volume environments such as manufacturing, packaging, or FMCG is considered advantageous, and a valid driver's licence is necessary for roles requiring travel. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/logistics-and-warehouse-manager-hire-resolve Source: myjobmag

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• At least 2 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
• Customer service
• Driver's licence

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