Johannesburg: Warehouse and Logistics Manager

Manage warehouse and logistics operations to ensure efficient movement of raw materials and finished goods to meet cost, productivity, and timeline targets. Qualifications and Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or similar 5 years’ experience in logistics/warehousing and planning within a manufacturing environment Must have a track record in planning, shipping, warehouse management, and inventory systems Knowledge of import and export logistics processes Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Exposure and implementation of Kanban principles Key Performance Areas: Warehousing: Raw material and finished goods management – receiving, daily stock movements, storage, picking and dispatch Inventory management – stock levels, disposal of redundant, obsolete, and slow-moving stock, stock returns, and stock cycle counts according to Kanban principles Warehouse compliance and housekeeping, including health and safety regulations Manage departmental budget, improve operational efficiencies and reduce costs Reporting – delivery planning boards, production plans, and material issuing schedules Manage and train subordinates Logistics: Carrier selection and contract negotiation – Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and rates Shipment planning and despatch – plan, load, and dispatch both domestic and export Planning and monitoring of inbound and outbound deliveries Process optimisation – organise the warehouse, plot routes, and shipments Respond to issues and complaints Ensure all operations adhere to laws, guidelines, and ISO requirements