Warehouse Inbound Manager – Foodservice Equipment (Johannesburg)

About the role

The successful candidate will own inbound warehouse operations for a leading foodservice equipment provider in Johannesburg, overseeing receiving, credit & returns, administration and housekeeping functions.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily receiving activities, off‑loading supplier trucks and containers, and ensure accurate stock verification.
• Drive inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts, stock takes and variance investigations.
• Oversee credit & returns processing, maintaining proper documentation such as PODs and credit notes.
• Maintain high standards of warehouse cleanliness, safety, and equipment upkeep, including forklift management.
• Lead, coach and develop the warehouse team, set KPIs, monitor performance and implement improvement plans.

Required profile

• Relevant tertiary qualification.
• 5+ years in warehouse operations with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Proven experience in receiving, inventory control, stock transfers and managing supplier truck off‑loads.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse SOPs, OHSA safety requirements and labour cost control.
• Hands‑on leader comfortable working on the warehouse floor and holding staff accountable.

Required skills

• ERP
• Warehouse Management System