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Company Description

Delivery Ka Speed is a cutting-edge logistics and delivery solutions provider, revolutionizing the way businesses connect with their customers. Leveraging innovative technology and a customer-centric approach, we empower e-commerce, retail, and FMCG businesses to achieve faster, more reliable, and cost-effective deliveries. With a focus on speed, agility, and flexibility, we cater to the unique needs of our clients, ensuring seamless last-mile delivery experiences that drive customer satisfaction and loyalty. At Delivery Ka Speed, we're passionate about transforming the logistics landscape and setting new standards for delivery excellence, especially in townships.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Warehouse Operations Coordinator located in Midrand. The Warehouse Operations Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing shipping and receiving, managing inventory control, ensuring accurate inventory management, and handling materials. This role requires effective communication with team members and other stakeholders to ensure smooth warehouse operations.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Logistics Management or related qualification
• Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets and Slack for data-tracking, reporting and analysis
• 1-2 years of experience in warehouse and logistics management
• Excellent ability to learn and operate new systems and digital tools
• Strong attention to detail, organisation and time management
• Effective communication and teamwork skills

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all pick notes from the section are picked & processed accurately & on time
• Ensure urgent customers' requirements are prioritised accordingly
• Ensure that stock destined for the section is put away accurately & on time
• Conduct daily checks to ensure that he racking & stacking of products is done in compliance with the agreed processes & procedures
• Conduct daily checks on the WMS dashboard, monitoring that stock is handled correctly, in terms of the process flow & allocated roles
• Arrange that machine operators receive the required training to operate equipment

Key Performance Areas

• Manage & improve operational performance
• Maintain the Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Employee Management

Minimum Requirements

• 3 years tertiary qualification in Supply Chain/Operations/Logistics National Diploma will be advantageous
• 3-4 years' experience in a warehouse environment, managing teams
• Managing a WMS controlled environment
• JDA & K8 knowledge will be advantageous
• Driver's license

If you have not received feedback within 2 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

The position is permanent Nightshift

Purpose

The purpose of this role is to oversee and optimise all aspects of Nightshift warehouse operations to ensure efficient and effective handling, storage, and distribution of goods on nightshift. This includes maximising productivity, minimising costs, and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction through effective leadership and strategic planning

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Ensure the smooth and efficient nightshift operation of the warehouse, including Receiving/operations, dispatch and inventory management, order
• fulfilment.
• Lead and develop a high-performing warehouse team, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Implement and refine warehouse processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness while minimizing errors and waste.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, monitor stock levels, and develop strategies to reduce excess inventory and stock outs.
• Collaborate with other departments to meet customer expectations by ensuring on-time and accurate deliveries.
• Control operational costs within budgetary constraints, identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or safety.
• Supervise daily warehouse activities, including shipping, receiving, dispatch and inventory control.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and regulations.
• Develop and implement operational procedures and best practices.
• Monitor and optimize workflows for efficiency.
• Conduct regular safety training and inspections.
• Identify and address operational bottlenecks
• Recruit, train, and motivate warehouse staff.
• Set performance expectations and provide regular feedback.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and cycle counting.
• Implement inventory optimization strategies.
• Manage stock rotation and perishable items.
• Conduct regular inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies.
• Forecast demand and set reorder points.
• Minimize overstock and understock situations

Minimum qualifications required:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience as a warehouse manager or in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of warehouse management systems and inventory control,
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities and Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant software applications
• Knowledge of safety and regulatory requirements in warehousing

If you have not received feedback within 2 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application Question(s):

• Are you comfortable to work nightshift only?

Experience:

• Warehouse Management: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Are you ready to take the next step in your warehouse career? We're looking for a
hands-on Assistant Warehouse Operations Manager
to help us drive operational excellence, improve efficiency, and support the seamless running of our Distribution Centre.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and has a strong background in warehouse leadership and logistics management.

What You'll Be Doing

As our Assistant Warehouse Operations Manager, you'll:

• Oversee daily warehouse operations: receiving, storage, inventory management, order fulfilment, and shipping.
• Manage warehouse layout, logistics flows, and ensure orders and shipments are processed accurately and on time.
• Implement quality control standards, ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Monitor performance, analyse data, and drive continuous improvements to boost efficiency and reduce costs.
• Lead and support inventory management, including audits, cycle counts, forecasting, and ERP/WMS usage.
• Promote and enforce health & safety standards in line with South African legislation.
• Guide and mentor warehouse managers, supervisors, and staff, fostering accountability and collaboration.
• Assist in managing facilities, equipment maintenance, vendor relationships, and cost controls.
• Prepare and present key reports, while contributing to strategic projects and improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in
  warehouse operations or logistics management
  (assistant manager, supervisor, or similar).
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide large teams.
• Solid knowledge of
  inventory management systems (ERP/WMS)
  .
• Excellent problem-solving, planning, and organisational skills.
• Hands-on approach with a focus on efficiency, accuracy, and safety.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a company that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous growth.
• Opportunity to shape and streamline processes while growing your leadership career.
• Dynamic, fast-paced environment where your impact is seen daily.

If this role entices you - apply now

If you do not hear back from us within two weeks, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.

Closing Date 2025/09/23

Reference Number KFM

Job Title Warehouse Operations Supervisor

Job Type Permanent

Business Unit Yellow Zebra Optical

Department Warehousing and Distribution

Number of Positions 1

Location - Town / City Gqeberha

Location - Province Eastern Cape

Location - Country South Africa

Minimum Education Level Bachelors Degree | Advanced Diploma

Job Category Logistics

Job Advert Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Warehouse Operations Supervisor in the Contact Lens Department. The purpose of this role is to oversee and coordinate the daily operations of the department, ensuring accurate inventory management, timely order processing, and efficient use of resources. The successful candidate will also be responsible for leading the warehouse team, upholding company policies and safety standards, and driving operational excellence.

At our company, we live by our ICARE values:
Innovation
,
Collaboration
,
Accountability
,
Respect
, and
Empathy
. We believe in fostering creativity and developing forward-thinking solutions to drive excellence. Our collaborative approach brings together diverse perspectives to achieve shared goals, while accountability ensures that we take ownership of our actions to build trust and credibility. We hold respect at the core of our interactions, valuing each individual's contributions and treating everyone with dignity. Lastly, empathy guides us to understand and support others, creating a compassionate and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

EE candidates will be given preference in line with the company's employment equity objectives.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (essential).
• Minimum of 3–5 years' experience in warehouse or logistics management (preferably in a specialized or regulated environment).
• Proven experience in warehouse or logistics management (experience in optical, or similar regulated products advantageous).
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, order processing, and distribution.
• Hands-on experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Syspro.
• Demonstrable ability to lead, develop, and manage staff effectively.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage departmental priorities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations within the Contact Lens Department, including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch.
• Ensure accurate stock control and movement within the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Monitor quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, and overall efficiency of contact lens inventory.
• Arrange and maintain storage areas specific to contact lenses to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with the customer service and logistics teams to resolve any order or delivery issues.
• Supervise, coach, and train the contact lens warehouse staff to achieve productivity and accuracy targets.
• Generate WMS reports to track department performance, stock accuracy, and order fulfilment.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes within the department.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, health & safety standards, and ISO regulations.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding stock requirements and delivery schedules.

• Manage delivery of the performance targets based on defined timelines.
• Organise work and ensure all team members understand their tasks.
• Manage and monitor performance.
• Conduct training and provide feedback.
• Review warehouse processes and procedures for continuous improvement.
• Receive local and international shipments.
• Manage inbound process including offloading stock, physical staging of stock.
• Ensure quality management is adhered to.
• Ensure stock is accurately recorded and reflected in the warehouse management system.
• Manage the accurate picking of parts based on customer orders as per the picking slips.
• Maintain high quality, safety, health and efficiency standards.
• Manage efficient handover of parts to the service providers to ensure the stock is dispatched.

Qualifications:

• Grade: 12 Matric Certificate.
• Supply Chain Management (or equivalent NQF Level 5).

Skill:

• Leadership and organisational skills.
• Must have the ability to mediate conflict.
• Must be able to work well under extreme pressure and produce results accordingly.
• Good communication (oral and written) & interpersonal relations skills.
• Problem Solving Skills.

Experience:

• 2-3 years experience in warehouse operations, ideally within the automotive industry.

Closing date: 19 September 2025

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Warehouse Operations Supervisor in the Contact Lens Department. The purpose of this role is to oversee and coordinate the daily operations of the department, ensuring accurate inventory management, timely order processing, and efficient use of resources. The successful candidate will also be responsible for leading the warehouse team, upholding company policies and safety standards, and driving operational excellence.

At our company, we live by our ICARE values:
Innovation
,
Collaboration
,
Accountability
,
Respect
, and
Empathy
. We believe in fostering creativity and developing forward-thinking solutions to drive excellence. Our collaborative approach brings together diverse perspectives to achieve shared goals, while accountability ensures that we take ownership of our actions to build trust and credibility. We hold respect at the core of our interactions, valuing each individual's contributions and treating everyone with dignity. Lastly, empathy guides us to understand and support others, creating a compassionate and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

EE candidates will be given preference in line with the company's employment equity objectives.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Warehouse Operations Supervisor in the Contact Lens Department. The purpose of this role is to oversee and coordinate the daily operations of the department, ensuring accurate inventory management, timely order processing, and efficient use of resources. The successful candidate will also be responsible for leading the warehouse team, upholding company policies and safety standards, and driving operational excellence.

At our company, we live by our ICARE values: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Empathy. We believe in fostering creativity and developing forward-thinking solutions to drive excellence. Our collaborative approach brings together diverse perspectives to achieve shared goals, while accountability ensures that we take ownership of our actions to build trust and credibility. We hold respect at the core of our interactions, valuing each individual's contributions and treating everyone with dignity. Lastly, empathy guides us to understand and support others, creating a compassionate and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

EE candidates will be given preference in line with the company's employment equity objectives.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (essential).
• Minimum of 3–5 years' experience in warehouse or logistics management (preferably in a specialized or regulated environment).
• Proven experience in warehouse or logistics management (experience in optical, or similar regulated products advantageous).
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, order processing, and distribution.
• Hands-on experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Syspro.
• Demonstrable ability to lead, develop, and manage staff effectively.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage departmental priorities.

• Oversee day-to-day operations within the Contact Lens Department, including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch.
• Ensure accurate stock control and movement within the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Monitor quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, and overall efficiency of contact lens inventory.
• Arrange and maintain storage areas specific to contact lenses to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with the customer service and logistics teams to resolve any order or delivery issues.
• Supervise, coach, and train the contact lens warehouse staff to achieve productivity and accuracy targets.
• Generate WMS reports to track department performance, stock accuracy, and order fulfilment.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes within the department.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, health & safety standards, and ISO regulations.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding stock requirements and delivery schedules.