Job Openings Warehouse Supervisor

About the job Warehouse Supervisor

Warehouse Supervisor

Qualifications

  • Minimum:

    • Diploma in Warehousing / Logistics / Supply Chain / Procurement or related fields (NQF 5)

  • Advantageous:

    • None specified

Experience

  • Minimum:

    • Up to 5 years experience in Warehousing / Inventory and Stock Control / Logistics / Supply Chain / Procurement in a Manufacturing environment

    • 1 to 2 years of this experience should be at Supervisory level

  • Advantageous:

    • None specified

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPAs) & KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)
1. Warehousing Operations 

Key Activities:

  • Oversee and ensure successful weekly cycle counts

  • Conduct monthly stocktakes with production/support departments

  • Apply FIFO and Line of Sight (LOS) principles in stock management

  • Investigate stock variances and implement corrective actions

  • Continuously review stock control procedures

  • Assist Planning with verification of receipts and issues

  • Ensure proper coding and storage of received products

  • Process non-conforming products and remove scrap daily

  • Investigate and manage damaged stock in WIP

  • Adhere to consignment stock procedures

  • Create and maintain work instructions

  • Stay updated with developments in inventory control

2. Administration, Systems and Reporting 

Key Activities:

  • Maintain SAP data integrity

  • Process credit notes and maintain records

  • Capture returned rotations and update records

  • Assign new invoice numbers and retain documentation

  • Maintain checks and charges spreadsheet

  • Record scrap differences

  • Ensure timely ordering of stationery and protective clothing

  • Complete and submit health and safety check sheets

3. Compliance 

Key Activities:

  • Operate within established controls and procedures

  • Report departmental risks and concerns to management

  • Ensure compliance with all regulations and cost control measures

  • Enforce health and safety regulations in the warehouse

4. Customer Service 

Key Activities:

  • Maintain internal and external customer relationships

  • Represent The Company in stakeholder meetings

  • Solve problems with integrity aligned to company values

5. Staff Supervision 

Key Activities:

  • Ensure all staff have signed performance agreements

  • Conduct quarterly employee performance appraisals

  • Identify development areas and create action plans with HR

  • Facilitate ongoing training and development

  • Address employee relations issues fairly

6. Cost and Financial Control 

Key Activities:

  • Contribute to budgeting

  • Promote efficient use of financial and other resources

  • Monitor and control spending within budget

  • Report any budget deviations

  • Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities


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