Warehouse Supervisor

Purpose of the Role

Our client is looking for a Warehouse Supervisor who can ensure effective warehouse management, maintain stock accuracy, and drive operational efficiency while ensuring full compliance with company procedures, safety standards, and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations

The successful candidate will oversee warehouse activities to ensure efficient stock management and operational control.
Responsibilities include:

• Managing warehouse stock levels while ensuring proper FIFO (First-In-First-Out) practices
• Conducting daily and weekly cycle counts in line with company procedures
• Maintaining adequate stock levels of small parts and packing materials
• Capturing and reconciling monthly stock counts, including scrap and stock rotations
• Compiling and managing monthly exception reports related to claims and rotations
• Ensuring full health and safety compliance within the warehouse environment
• Logging, investigating, and resolving customer complaints relating to warehouse operations
• Monitoring and managing SDA stock levels for Bethlehem and Upington
• Conducting stock counts at SDA locations when required
• Ensuring adherence to all warehouse health and safety regulations

People Management

Our client is looking for a supervisor who can effectively lead and develop the warehouse team.
Responsibilities include:

• Identifying areas for employee development and implementing improvement plans
• Supporting ongoing training and development of warehouse staff
• Managing employee relations matters in a fair and timely manner
• Ensuring effective implementation of HR policies and procedures within the department

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Diploma in Warehousing, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (NQF 5)

Experience

• 6–8 years’ experience in Warehouse Management or Warehouse Supervision

Essential Knowledge & Skills

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Computer literacy in MS Office Suite and ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Knowledge of warehouse, logistics, planning, and sales support processes
• Proven experience in warehouse supervision and stock control
• Strong understanding of stock management principles including FIFO, cycle counts, and reconciliations
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Willingness to travel to SDA locations when required

Key Competencies

Our client is looking for a candidate who demonstrates:

• Strong people management and leadership skills
• Effective verbal and written communication
• A proactive and action-oriented approach
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Ability to build strong working relationships
• A strong customer-focused mindset
• Resilience and the ability to work under pressure