5 Warehouse Manager jobs in Cape Town

• Maintain a safe, clean, and secure warehouse environment while ensuring efficiency of layout and workflow.
• Oversee stock management, including receiving, storage, assemblies, dispatch, zoning, cycle counts, and quarterly stock takes.
• Manage inbound and outbound logistics such as offloading, product accuracy checks, quality inspections, stock capturing, and handling returns.
• Oversee customer deliveries to ensure early dispatch, on-time and accurate deliveries, effective route planning, driver performance, and vehicle maintenance.
• Coordinate stock transfers between branches and manage the daily goods return book.
• Conduct regular quality checks on incoming goods, record inspection results, and escalate issues to buyers when necessary.
• Ensure products meet company standards for cleanliness, packaging, and presentation.
• Lead and motivate warehouse staff, ensuring the correct structure and skills are in place for each function.
• Conduct daily staff briefings, training sessions, and performance reviews, while rewarding achievement and addressing underperformance.
• Implement and enforce warehouse policies and procedures, fostering teamwork and productivity.
• Ensure excellent customer service during collections and maintain high standards of housekeeping within the warehouse.
• Monitor stock levels and place timely orders with local suppliers or through inter-branch sourcing.
• Maintain 12 months stock cover and track back orders to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Communicate any stock delays clearly to internal sales teams and representatives.

Job Description

Logistics and Warehouse Manager

About Us:

We are a leading Food Distribution Company dedicated to providing quality products and reliable service to our clients. As part of our growth, we are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Logistics and Warehouse Manager to join our dynamic team.

Position Overview:

As Logistics and Warehouse Manager, you will oversee all aspects of warehouse operations, logistics, and distribution. This role is critical in ensuring efficient stock management, timely deliveries, and smooth operations within the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily warehouse and logistics operations including receiving, storage, and dispatch.

• Ensure accurate stock management and conduct regular inventory checks.

• Ensure health, safety, and hygiene standards in line with company and legal requirements.

• Coordinate transport and distribution to ensure on-time delivery to customers.

• Supervise and develop logistics and warehouse staff, including pickers and forklift drivers.

• Monitor KPIs and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

• Collaborate with procurement, sales, and customer service teams for operational alignment.

• Control operational costs and manage budgets effectively.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree/diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field.

• Minimum 5 years' experience in warehouse and logistics management, preferably in food distribution or FMCG.

• Own reliable vehicle.

• Proven leadership skills with ability to manage and motivate teams.

• Proficiency in Syspro System and MS Office Suite.

• Valid driver's license (Code 10 preferably)

• Forklift license advantageous.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong organizational and planning skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

• Attention to detail with strong analytical skills.

Job Type: Temp to perm

Work Location: In person

Who we are

India Ink was born from a love of textiles and the magic of Indian craftsmanship. What began as a search through Jaipur's markets for hand-block-printed linens and vintage kanthas has grown into a much-loved homeware brand based in Cape Town.

We work closely with artisans across India to bring hand-stitched, block-printed, and embroidered pieces to life—each one thoughtfully made and rich in story. Our collections are a celebration of colour, craft, and the beauty of the handmade.

Who we are looking for

India Ink has an exciting opportunity for someone who is dynamic and driven, with strong attention to detail to join our Stock Team as Inventory and Warehouse Systems Manager.

In this pivotal role, you will ensure that our inbound stock is put away accurately, our outbound orders are picked efficiently, and that any inventory exceptions are identified and resolved quickly. You have a strong background in warehouse operations and a passion for building and improving scalable systems.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of quiet, focused work that demands precision, as well as collaborative projects involving other departments.

What you will do

• Oversee weekly stock replenishment movements of all locations in the business
• Oversee the product component administration of local production stock orders
• Capture and reconcile invoices of local stock orders
• Manage timelines related to receiving of import stock orders
• Capture and reconcile invoices of import stock orders
• Oversee movement of sample units within the business
• Oversee the accurate picking, packing and shipping of online customer orders
• Manage stock returned by customers
• Ensure that standard Wholesale orders are managed efficiently
• Oversee the process of managing key Wholesale accounts, which includes more focused stock management and monthly account reconciliations
• Maintain real-time inventory accuracy across all SKUs and locations
• Plan and oversee stock counts across all locations of the business; both daily smaller SKU selection counts and full range annual stock counts
• Lead the investigation and correction of all inventory-related exceptions, both in the warehouse and in stores (e.g. missing SKUs, damages, incorrect stock levels due to POS errors)
• Manage all ad hoc stock adjustments as requested by other departments in the business
• Collaborate with Accounts to ensure that synchronization of systems are smooth and free of errors that may impact financial KPIs
• Liaise with Marketing regarding any stock requirements for Marketing activities and ensure that accompanying stock movements are accurate
• Liaise with Buying, Planning and Office Management on stock preparations for any events
• Suggest process and/or workflow improvements to increase the speed and accuracy of the Stock Team
• Provide strong leadership to the Stock Team and shape them into a highly efficient and functional team
• Guide, support and train the Stock Team members in all their functions to enable them to work confidently and independently
• Facilitate and ensure effective communication by the Stock Team
• Take responsibility for the growth and development of the Stock Team
• Plan capacity of the Stock Team and liaise with Office Management regarding temporary additional staff requirements
• Prepare daily and weekly reports on inventory movements, exceptions and KPIs
• Uphold safety, cleanliness, and compliance standards throughout the warehouse

The skills and attributes you would display

• Strong time management and the ability to meet deadlines by prioritising and multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Enjoy working with people to resolve problems with a focus on finding workable solutions within often tight deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to scale processes and implement inventory control improvements
• Effective communicator across teams and departments
• Highly organised, numerate, and have exceptional attention to detail
• Have high energy levels and a positive attitude

Your qualifications and experience

• Matric with Mathematics as a subject
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in inventory, warehousing, or supply chain operations
• Tertiary qualification relating to warehouse/distribution/logistics is advantageous
• Experience in retail warehousing is advantageous
• Excellent Excel skills and knowledge of the Google Suite
• Experienced in using software for inventory management and in barcode scanning
• Strong affiliation to systems and utilising them to increase productivity
• Demonstrated ability to recruit and train new team members and to lead a team

Other

• A personal laptop is required
• A Drivers License and own transport is advantageous

Our Values

• We are Resilient
• We practice Excellence
• We are Collaborative
• We are Customer Obsessed
• We are Passionate

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application Question(s):

• What is your expected monthly remuneration?
• If you are currently employed, what is your notice period?
• Do you own a personal laptop?
• Did you ever make an improvement in a workplace, whether through a system, a space, or a process? If yes, please tell us about it.

Work Location: In person

A leading Retail Group is seeking a seasoned
Industrial Engineering Supply Chain Manager
to drive long-term supply chain efficiency, strategy, and infrastructure development. Success in this role will be underpinned by strong
competencies in strategic insight, helicopter view, directing, results orientation, drive, initiative, cooperation, team building, and integrity.
Based in
Northern Suburbs
of
Cape Town,
if based in other parts of South Africa, the client is willing to
relocate
the perfect fit candidate

Key Focus:

• Lead the
  design
  and
  management
  of
  DC infrastructure and capacity planning.

• Oversee and deliver
  large-scale Supply Chain Projects
  (CAPEX R500m+).

• Direct & inspire a team of over 10 Engineers.

• Align
  Supply Chain Strategy
  with business growth.

• Champion continuous improvement and technology integration.

Requirements:

-
Industrial Engineering qualification
(Degree/Diploma/BTech).

• 15+ years' Supply Chain experience, including retail.

• Proven expertise in
  DC infrastructure design (non-negotiable).

• 5-8+ years in senior leadership roles.

• Experience managing major CAPEX projects.

If you are a visionary Industrial Engineer with a proven record in
Supply Chain leadership and DC infrastructure
, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.