Warehouse Manager

Our client is looking for an energetic, motivated individual to be employed in the role of a warehouse manager at their Paarl branch.

Our client is an agricultural wholesale business with branches in each major province. They supply farmers and nurseries with substrates, greenhouse film and a range of agricultural plastics and netting.

Applicant must have relevant experience in a warehouse environment and these specific skills:

• Excellent administrative ability and organisational skills.
• Work proficiently on a laptop, managing email communications, spreadsheets etc – training on their in-house electronic delivery note program will be provided.
• Logistics and supply chain management.
• Strong communication and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to drive a Hyster.

The role will entail managing all key aspects of the Warehouse, with core responsibilities being:

• Preparing customer orders - Overseeing and giving instructions on the preparation and delivery of customer orders.
• Inventory management - Managing the receipt and offloading of stock/containers. Checking and making note of any damages upon receipt. Stock control, stocktakes, stock rotation, management of stock variances.
• Quality Control - Conducting quality control tests on stock received (training will be provided), making records of this and giving feedback to the relevant parties.
• Warehouse layout, housekeeping – Ensuring that the warehouse layout is in order and organised as well as managing daily housekeeping.
• Supervision of warehouse staff - Managing the warehouse team and setting their daily tasks and duties.
• Logistics - Managing of delivery routes as well as planning the off loading and delivery dates of stock received.
• Safety and compliance – Ensuring health and safety rules and regulations are followed.
• Equipment checks and maintenance - Managing the service history and conducting equipment safety checks on the Hyster and delivery vehicles/trailers.