Warehouse Manager
Rise Recruitment
2025/12/12   Midrand


Job Ref #: RR-133
Industry: Logistics
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Our client, a leading organisation in the telecommunications industry, is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to oversee the full strategic and operational function of their national warehouse operations.
Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee end-to-end warehouse activities: receiving, picking, packing, distribution, inventory control, and LAB functions.

  • Implement and monitor strong controls, procedures, and security measures to safeguard warehouse assets and operations.

  • Maintain optimal inventory levels through physical counts, cycle counts, and reconciliations with inventory systems.

  • Ensure accurate and timely recording of all inventory transactions and stock movements.

  • Manage warehouse facilities and equipment, including layout planning, inspections, maintenance, and repairs.

  • Address and resolve customer service queries, delivery issues, and stock-related escalations.

  • Contribute to financial performance by managing the warehouse budget, monitoring expenditure, and driving corrective actions.

  • Oversee compliance with audit standards, policies, and statutory requirements.

  • Lead and develop warehouse staff, ensuring proper performance management, training, and adherence to SOPs.

  • Work collaboratively with the Supply Chain Manager to support procurement and ensure availability of critical inventory.

  • Manage and align regional warehouse operations with central standards for consistency and efficiency.

  • Develop, implement, and maintain SOPs, training manuals, and process compliance frameworks.

  • Support cross-functional initiatives and organisational projects as needed.

Key Accountabilities

  • Ensuring accuracy and integrity of inventory records and stock movements

  • Driving operational efficiency, cost optimisation, and continuous improvement

  • Delivering service excellence and maintaining high customer satisfaction

  • Ensuring compliance with internal controls, audits, and governance requirements

  • Leading and developing warehouse teams and promoting high-performance culture

Job Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

  • Grade 12 (Matric) – mandatory

  • Degree or Diploma in Logistics, Warehouse Management, Distribution, or related field

  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a warehouse or logistics environment

  • Proven leadership experience managing teams in fast-paced operational environments

  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

  • High proficiency in MS Office (especially advanced Excel), inventory management systems, databases, and carrier portals

  • Experience working in a culturally diverse environment

Key Competencies & Skills

  • Strong attention to detail and high accuracy

  • Deep knowledge of warehouse management principles and best practices

  • Proven ability to drive process improvements and operational efficiencies

  • Strong leadership, coaching, and people management capability

  • Excellent decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to operate under pressure in a fast-moving environment

  • Hands-on, proactive, and solution-driven approach

  • Strong customer service orientation

  • Ability to prioritise, multitask, and manage competing operational demands