Our client, a well-established organisation within the Auto Component Manufacturing Industry, is seeking to employ a Warehouse Supervisor (Sales and Marketing) to join their team.

An excellent career opportunity awaits a driven and detail-oriented individual.

Requirements

• Diploma in Warehousing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related field (NQF 5).

• Up to 5 years’ experience in Warehousing, Inventory, Stock Control, Logistics, or Supply Chain within a Manufacturing environment.

• 1–2 years’ experience in a Supervisory role.

• Strong knowledge of warehousing, inventory control, logistics, and planning processes.

• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, ERP systems, and job-specific software).

• Sound understanding of Health and Safety, Compliance, and Internal Controls.

• Strong leadership, communication, planning, and problem-solving skills.

• Customer-focused with strong relationship-building abilities.

Key Performance Areas

• Warehousing Operations (35%)

• Administration, Systems and Reporting (25%)

• Compliance (10%)

• Customer Service (10%)

• Staff Supervision (10%)

• Cost and Financial Control (10%)

Responsibilities 

Warehousing Operations

• Oversee and ensure successful weekly cycle counts and monthly stocktakes.

• Ensure FIFO and Line-of-Sight principles are consistently applied.

• Investigate stock variances and implement corrective action plans.

• Ensure accurate receipt, coding, storage, and issuing of stock.

• Manage non-conforming, damaged, scrap, and WIP stock in line with procedures.

• Ensure adherence to consignment stock procedures.

• Develop and maintain work instructions.

• Continuously review stock control procedures to improve efficiency and reduce risk.

• Stay abreast of developments in inventory control technologies.

Administration, Systems and Reporting

• Maintain integrity and accuracy of all data captured on SAP.

• Process credit notes, rotations, invoices, and scrap documentation accurately.

• Maintain registers, spreadsheets, and control documents.

• Ensure stationery and PPE are ordered timeously.

• Ensure health and safety checklists are completed and incidents reported.

• Maintain effective document control and record-keeping systems.

Compliance

• Operate within established controls, policies, and procedures.

• Identify and report risks or areas of concern to management.

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, financial, and health and safety requirements.

• Promote responsible use of company resources and prevent wasteful expenditure.

Customer Service

• Maintain strong working relationships with internal and external customers.

• Represent the organisation in meetings with relevant stakeholders.

• Resolve issues professionally while upholding company values.

Staff Supervision

• Ensure performance agreements are in place for all employees.

• Conduct quarterly performance reviews and appraisals.

• Identify training and development needs in collaboration with HR.

• Address employee relations matters fairly and timeously.

• Promote a positive, productive, and compliant working environment.

Cost and Financial Control

• Contribute to budget preparation processes.

• Monitor expenditure against budget and report deviations.

• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives.

• Ensure spending aligns with financial guidelines and controls.

Please note that if you do not receive a response within two weeks of applying, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.