71 Warehouse Manager jobs in Cape Town

Overview:
Silki is looking for a proactive and highly organised Warehouse Manager to oversee our warehouse operations, stock control, and dispatch process. This is a key role in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, responsible for ensuring that inventory is accurately managed, online and retail orders are fulfilled efficiently, and warehouse processes are streamlined to support our national expansion.

1. Warehouse Operations

Oversee all daily warehouse functions including receiving, storing, picking, packing, and dispatching

Ensure cleanliness, safety, and optimal layout of the warehouse

2. Inventory Management

Maintain accurate inventory levels and records across all product lines

Implement and manage regular cycle counts and monthly stock takes

Monitor Shopify and POS integrations to ensure accurate reflection of stock levels

Manage the picking, packing, and dispatching of all online and wholesale orders

Coordinate with courier partners and ensure timely and accurate deliveries

Handle order-related queries, returns, and escalations

4. Stock Flow for Stores

Prepare and manage stock transfers between warehouse and physical stores

Monitor store par levels and proactively dispatch replenishments

Track in-store collections and stock movements to ensure traceability

5. Systems & Process Improvement

Streamline warehouse workflows for efficiency and scalability

Implement and maintain stock management software tools and best practices

Work with internal teams (retail, marketing, e-commerce) to align inventory strategy

6. Staff Management

Supervise warehouse staff and pick/pack team

Train and guide staff on safety, SOPs, and accuracy standards

Schedule shifts, monitor performance, and manage overtime when needed

3+ years’ experience in warehouse, dispatch, or inventory management

Strong knowledge of stock control systems and order fulfilment workflows

Experience with Shopify, inventory apps, or ERP software preferred

Excellent organisational and leadership skills

Able to work under pressure and manage tight turnaround times

High attention to detail and ownership mindset

Forklift license or relevant certification (advantageous but not essential)

Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter to

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Take full responsibility in maintaining of the stock control in the warehouse.
• To oversee, manage and motivate the warehouse staff with their respective duties.
• To liaise with courier companies regarding the timeous collection of parcels.
• Implementation of effective logistical processes.
• Manage the Micro Assembly team to ensure effective and productive production.
• Ensure all health and safety standards are in place and proper housekeeping is maintained.
• Ensure vehicle fleet is managed up to standard

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12
• A formal tertiary logistics / warehousing qualification.
• Proven track record of managing a staff complement of 20 or more staff members.
• Valid driver’s licence
• At least 3 years’ experience in the Agricultural Mechanization Industry will be an advantage.
• At least 3 years’ warehousing experience and warehouse management systems.
• Be computer literate in MS Office, email and Syspro.
• A technical background preferably on Agricultural machinery and Spares.
• An aptitude towards customer liaison and problem solving.
• Organizational skills and the ability to motivate a team.
• Self-discipline to work without supervision.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English.

Role Overview

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for the efficient, safe, and compliant management of all warehouse and logistics operations in Cape Town. This includes overseeing inbound and outbound logistics, supervising staff, coordinating with showrooms and other departments, and driving continuous improvement in operational effectiveness, space utilization, cost control, and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Management

• Ensure accurate stock integrity at all times, through ensuring receiving and despatching and procedures are implemented and adhered to.
• Implement inventory control systems and conduct regular cycle counts and quarterly stock takes.
• Investigate and resolve variances timeously.
• Ensure all transfers are completed on the system.
• Monitor and maintain accurate stock levels to prevent overstocking or stockouts.
• Identify and address local and international supplier stock issues.
• Track and resolve pick slip discrepancies.
• Keep inventory systems up to date and plan for future capacity requirements.
• Monitor ETA and coordinate arrival of containers at Cape Town harbour.
• Liaise with freight forwarders, customs agents, and head office for clearance.
• Prepare warehouse space in advance for container receipt and destuffing.
• Supervise unloading, inspection, and packing away of goods, updating stock records accordingly.
• Oversee the timely and accurate picking, packing, and shipping of orders.
• Coordinate delivery routes and booking with clients.
• Facilitate the domestic distribution process and ensure client requirements are met professionally.
• Optimize delivery vehicle scheduling and route planning, including 3PL management.
• Troubleshoot and resolve delivery issues before, during, and after shipment.

Operational Excellence & Process Improvement

• Ensure service excellence is upheld through white glove delivery, with a continuous focus on last-mile improvement.
• Continuously assess warehouse workflows and implement process improvements.
• Promote cost-saving measures while maintaining service quality and safety standards.
• Develop and enforce SOPs for warehouse and logistics operations.
• Create and update systems to track KPIs such as inventory accuracy, order turnaround, and staff productivity.
• Lead logistics and warehousing special projects (e.g., showroom setups, event logistics).

Reporting & Administration

• Produce regular reports on inventory turnover, fulfillable/unfulfillable orders, and replenishment needs.
• Manage actual vs budgets for packaging, logistics, and maintenance.
• Analyse operational data to inform strategic decisions and improve performance.
• Address stock requirements between Cape Town and Johannesburg warehouses.
• Manage and support warehouse and delivery personnel.
• Delegate daily responsibilities, monitor and track completion of duties and conduct disciplinary action as needed.
• Encourage high-performance culture, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement.
• Identify training needs (e.g., fire safety, first aid) and career development opportunities.
• Foster open communication, motivation, and teamwork.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• OSHA Management, act as SHE REP.
• Ensure health and safety compliance in the warehouse.
• Ensure cleanliness and housekeeping across warehouse and head office areas.
• Oversee maintenance of all warehouse equipment, including vehicles and trolleys.
• Provide warehouse safety leadership and schedule safety training sessions.

Showroom & Group Coordination

• Liaise continuously with showrooms to ensure accurate stock transfers.
• Investigate showroom inventory discrepancies and process transfer notes in ERP systems.
• Manage packaging materials, invoice showroom orders, and process credit notes.
• Coordinate operational logistics for both head office and distribution centres.
• Manage showroom fulfilment sales reports
• Manage ticket system, and manage scheduling of deliveries for showrooms
• Manage quotations for 3 rd party logistic for showrooms.

Cross-Functional Communication

• Act as a key point of contact between showrooms and warehouse operations and departments like, marketing, procurement, and production, web-shop.
• Promote transparency, accountability, and solutions-oriented thinking across teams.
• Communicate with relevant stakeholders with regards to product or supplier issue feedback.

Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of warehouse or logistics management experience.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in inventory systems, office suites like excel and word, outlook, Microsoft teams.
• Excellent communication across all levels of an organization.
• Experience with container management and port operations is an advantage.
• Health and safety knowledge, including regulatory compliance.

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Role Overview

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for the efficient, safe, and compliant management of all warehouse and logistics operations in Cape Town. This includes overseeing inbound and outbound logistics, supervising staff, coordinating with showrooms and other departments, and driving continuous improvement in operational effectiveness, space utilization, cost control, and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Management

• Ensure accurate stock integrity at all times, through ensuring receiving and despatching and procedures are implemented and adhered to.
• Implement inventory control systems and conduct regular cycle counts and quarterly stock takes.
• Investigate and resolve variances timeously.
• Ensure all transfers are completed on the system.
• Monitor and maintain accurate stock levels to prevent overstocking or stockouts.
• Identify and address local and international supplier stock issues.
• Track and resolve pick slip discrepancies.
• Keep inventory systems up to date and plan for future capacity requirements.
• Monitor ETA and coordinate arrival of containers at Cape Town harbour.
• Liaise with freight forwarders, customs agents, and head office for clearance.
• Prepare warehouse space in advance for container receipt and destuffing.
• Supervise unloading, inspection, and packing away of goods, updating stock records accordingly.
• Oversee the timely and accurate picking, packing, and shipping of orders.
• Coordinate delivery routes and booking with clients.
• Facilitate the domestic distribution process and ensure client requirements are met professionally.
• Optimize delivery vehicle scheduling and route planning, including 3PL management.
• Troubleshoot and resolve delivery issues before, during, and after shipment.

Operational Excellence & Process Improvement

• Ensure service excellence is upheld through white glove delivery, with a continuous focus on last-mile improvement.
• Continuously assess warehouse workflows and implement process improvements.
• Promote cost-saving measures while maintaining service quality and safety standards.
• Develop and enforce SOPs for warehouse and logistics operations.
• Create and update systems to track KPIs such as inventory accuracy, order turnaround, and staff productivity.
• Lead logistics and warehousing special projects (e.g., showroom setups, event logistics).

Reporting & Administration

• Produce regular reports on inventory turnover, fulfillable/unfulfillable orders, and replenishment needs.
• Manage actual vs budgets for packaging, logistics, and maintenance.
• Analyse operational data to inform strategic decisions and improve performance.
• Address stock requirements between Cape Town and Johannesburg warehouses.
• Manage and support warehouse and delivery personnel.
• Delegate daily responsibilities, monitor and track completion of duties and conduct disciplinary action as needed.
• Encourage high-performance culture, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement.
• Identify training needs (e.g., fire safety, first aid) and career development opportunities.
• Foster open communication, motivation, and teamwork.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• OSHA Management, act as SHE REP.
• Ensure health and safety compliance in the warehouse.
• Ensure cleanliness and housekeeping across warehouse and head office areas.
• Oversee maintenance of all warehouse equipment, including vehicles and trolleys.
• Provide warehouse safety leadership and schedule safety training sessions.

Showroom & Group Coordination

• Liaise continuously with showrooms to ensure accurate stock transfers.
• Investigate showroom inventory discrepancies and process transfer notes in ERP systems.
• Manage packaging materials, invoice showroom orders, and process credit notes.
• Coordinate operational logistics for both head office and distribution centres.
• Manage showroom fulfilment sales reports
• Manage ticket system, and manage scheduling of deliveries for showrooms
• Manage quotations for 3 rd party logistic for showrooms.

Cross-Functional Communication

• Act as a key point of contact between showrooms and warehouse operations and departments like, marketing, procurement, and production, web-shop.
• Promote transparency, accountability, and solutions-oriented thinking across teams.
• Communicate with relevant stakeholders with regards to product or supplier issue feedback.

Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of warehouse or logistics management experience.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in inventory systems, office suites like excel and word, outlook, Microsoft teams.
• Excellent communication across all levels of an organization.
• Experience with container management and port operations is an advantage.
• Health and safety knowledge, including regulatory compliance.

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The purpose of this position is to optimize deliveries to customers. This position is based in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town and offers a great package with benefits. This is an on-site position at the Distribution Centre, Monday to Friday.

Requirements:

• Matric with Degree or relevant qualification
• Excellent Business English - fluent
• Ability to travel
• Experience in working with senior management
• Advanced computer literacy

Skills and Responsibilities:

• 5 years''' experience in a management position at a Distribution Centre, with specific experience related to deliveries to secondary distribution routes and customers
• Experience in managing a fixed cost budget, route planning and customer queries
• Manage Subordinates - performance management of team members, Leave management, Training and development, Conduct departmental meetings
• Ensure effective deliveries and cost control - Ensure route optimization, Ensure deliveries are executed according to standard operating procedures, Manage and control departmental fixed cost and report variances, Compile personnel and fixed cost budgets, Develop alternative cost effective models to lower c/l cost
• Manage Customer Relations - Conduct customer surveys and implement industry best practise, Attend to customer queries and complaints, Manage customer relations with internal and external customers, Assist in internal and external audits
• Manage Safety - Manage department in terms of OSH Act in security in terms of company policy and procedures

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Job title : Warehouse Manager - Solar Industry - Diep River, Cape Town

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline : April 21, 2025

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, and dispatching goods.
• Implement and manage inventory control procedures to ensure accuracy and minimize losses.
• Lead and develop warehouse staff, ensuring high performance and adherence to safety standards.
• Coordinate logistics, ensuring timely deliveries and efficient stock movement.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Monitor and optimize warehouse space utilization.
• Analyze operational data and implement improvements to enhance productivity.
• Collaborate with suppliers, transporters, and internal departments to ensure smooth workflow.

Requirements

• Matric certificate (Relevant diploma / degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field is advantageous).
• Proven experience as a Warehouse Manager or in a similar leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse management best practices, inventory control, and logistics.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Proficiency in warehouse management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.

Duties & Responsibilities

Include but not limited to :

• Strategically planning and managing logistics, manage offsite warehouse stock outside South African boarders, transportation and customer services
• Directing, optimizing and coordinating full order cycles
• Co-ordinating imports and exports
• Planning quantities and dispatches to meet client deadlines
• Following detailed SOP's for shipping of product
• Stock management reporting
• Processing and submitting export documentation
• Tracking of trucks and transport documentation
• Attending to and resolving documentation related queries
• Gathering and capturing of export related data on the internal software system
• Meeting strict and changing deadlines
• All administrative tasks within the scope of the export logistics function within the company

• Coordinate with transporters and warehouses.
• Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, or customer issues.
• Supervise the work of logistics administrators.
• Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources
• Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Tracking of trucks and transport documentation
• Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouses, transportation and customer services
• Direct, optimize and coordinate full order cycle
• Keep track of quantity, stock levels, delivery times, and efficiency
• Resolve any problems arising or complaints
• Meet accuracy and timeliness targets
• Comply with laws, regulations and ISO requirements

Skills and requirements

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive, hands-on and the ability to use initiative.
• Strong forward planning skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Advanced MS Excel skills required including spreadsheets)
• Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and with constantly changing deadlines
• Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively
• Ability to ask questions rather than making assumptions
• Team player
• Degree preferable but not essential
• Extensive experience in Road Freight particularly within Africa with a Commercial Background

Proudly South African manufacturer of household cleaning, plastic ware, garden ware, and hardware products seeks a Distribution Manager to oversee daily operations of the region's warehouse and manage the 3rd party logistics providers for customer deliveries.

• Manage 3rd party logistics providers according to SLAs and targets
• Monitor and improve daily delivery progress, including root cause analysis and implementing corrective solutions
• Monthly damaged returns and late delivery analysis
• Manage and optimize distribution cost efficiencies
• Manage reverse logistics and administration process, ensuring timely and accurate processing of PODs, credits, and credit queries
• Manage inter-warehouse 3rd party logistics
• Oversee warehouse operations, including optimizing warehouse layout, minimizing stock losses, planning and coordinating stock takes, and implementing improvement initiatives
• Implement staff performance management and development programs
• Document and ensure adherence to processes, procedures, and safety standards
• Monthly management reports, including performance and operational analysis and efficiencies
• Customer and stakeholder relationships

• Tertiary qualification in Logistics or similar
• Minimum of 8-10 years' distribution and warehousing experience, specifically within FMCG distribution environment
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in a management position
• Proven experience with WMS and ERP systems (JDE an advantage)
• LEAN or continuous improvement experience advantageous

R720 000 - R840 000 per annum