Qualification details:
- Matric (Grade 12)
- Diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics, Warehousing, Operations Management, or related field
Experience- 5–8 years' warehouse experience
- Minimum 3 years in a supervisory role
- FMCG, food manufacturing, cold chain, or distribution experience
- Experience managing high-value inventory and inventory control systems
Candidate EssentialsSkills & Competencies:
- Strong warehouse and inventory management capability
- Leadership and team development skills
- Excellent planning, organising, and problem-solving abilities
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Knowledge of FIFO, FEFO, stock control, and traceability requirements
- Food safety and health & safety awareness
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
- Results-driven with a continuous improvement mindset
Key Responsibilities- Manage all inbound raw material receipts from suppliers and off-site warehouses.
- Oversee storage, stock rotation, and inventory control across ambient, chilled, and frozen warehouses.
- Ensure accurate stock transactions, traceability, and inventory integrity.
- Maintain material availability to support uninterrupted production.
- Lead, coach, and develop warehouse and receiving personnel.
- Drive compliance with food safety, quality, and health & safety standards.
- Manage cycle counts, stock audits, and variance investigations.
- Monitor warehouse KPIs and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Liaise with Procurement, Planning, Production, Quality, and Finance teams.
- Safeguard high-value inventory and minimize stock losses.
Key Performance Areas- Inventory Accuracy
- Receiving Accuracy
- Material Availability to Production
- Food Safety & Traceability Compliance
- Stock Rotation (FIFO/FEFO)
- Warehouse Productivity
- Health & Safety Performance
- Team Leadership & Development
- Audit & Compliance Readiness
- Cost Control & Loss Prevention
Shortlisted applicants will be required to undergo relevant psychometric assessments and interview screening.
*ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED*
