Warehouse Manager

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We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Warehouse Manager to join our team based in Durban . The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of warehouse operations and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations to ensure efficiency and accuracy across all processes.
• Maintain full physical inventory control of finished goods.
• Conduct daily and monthly cycle counts, reconcile in SAP, analyse variances, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage stock control, including daily / weekly counts of high‑risk items using warehouse management systems (WMS or ERP).
• Investigate and resolve incidents such as stock loss, damage, and non‑conformances.
• Supervise picking and loading activities, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Oversee end‑to‑end receiving operations, including goods verification, quality inspection, and real‑time SAP updates to ensure accuracy and traceability across the inventory lifecycle.
• Optimise warehouse space utilisation and layout reconfiguration to support operational growth, reduce product handling time, and improve efficiency in picking and loading processes.
• Coordinate dispatch to ensure timely and accurate delivery schedules.
• Lead and manage warehouse and distribution staff, focusing on productivity and discipline.
• Analyse performance metrics, identify improvement opportunities, and prepare management reports.
• Train, motivate, and develop warehouse staff, ensuring workflows and productivity targets are achieved.
• Ensure distribution functions meet customer service standards.
• Monitor truck availability for timely loading and dispatch.
• Validate staffing levels against contractual requirements.
• Develop and enforce standard operating procedures for all warehouse activities.
• Control and reduce operational costs within the distribution centre.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping at all times.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

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