Warehouse Manager (M/F)

About the role

Africa Global Logistics South Africa (AGL) is looking for a permanent, full-time Warehouse Manager in Johannesburg. The role covers managing warehouse operations, including customer relations, P&L management, warehouse system management and the management of warehouse staff.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and manage a full P&L, including the warehouse budget and agreed objectives
• Set, agree and monitor SLAs and KPIs, and manage transport costs
• Manage staff, including daily headcount checks via clock cards and attendance registers
• Manage forklift requirements and maintain the highest standard of housekeeping
• Ensure stock is correctly laid out, rotated and counted at required intervals, and that stock control procedures are in place
• Maintain accurate inventory records and achieve agreed picking rates
• Hold regular meetings, conduct formal annual performance appraisals and quarterly informal discussions, and act on staff needs
• Ensure health, safety and environmental compliance, including hazardous materials handling and the OHS Act, and wear proper safety equipment
• Monitor departments reporting to the warehouse and check for damaged goods and returns

Required profile

• Grade 12; a post-matric qualification is an advantage
• 5+ years of logistics experience, including 5 years in a management capacity
• Experience with pick-and-pack solutions is required
• Proven budgetary and financial skills