62 Warehousing jobs in Germiston

• Experience:

• 10-15 years of experience managing multiple warehousing and logistics assets across Africa.
• Extensive experience in Road and Rail logistics with some exposure to sea and vessel operations within the African context.
• Proven track record in securing and managing commercial contracts, particularly for inbound non-commodity flows.
• Strong background in planning and implementing operational processes, including designing logistics solutions to meet customer requirements, quality standards, and delivery timelines.
• Skilled in resource management, including supply chain optimisation, budgeting, forecasting, and collaboration with HR on staff development initiatives.
• Committed to quality control, including enforcing safety measures, ensuring required output volumes and quality standards are met, and minimising material waste.
• Experience in developing marketing strategies in coordination with senior management, with accountability for profit and loss (P&L) performance.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing teams, fostering a high-performance culture, tracking performance through scorecard metrics, and acting as a key interface between management and front line supervisors.

• Skills:

• Language: English preferred with French/Portuguese additional, not mandatory

• Competencies:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to effectively work with diverse and multicultural workforce.
• High level of integrity and strong team-oriented leadership style with the ability to manage teams effectively.
• Skilled at recognising employees’ strengths and fostering empowerment and growth.
• Well-connected, with the ability to leverage a broad network of relevant industry contacts.
• Committed to talent development with the ability to address under performance.
• Ethical and honest, passionate and energetic.
• Highly organised and disciplined.
• Capable of delivering strong performance under pressure.
• intellectually strong with well-developed strategic thinking capabilities.
• Creative and innovative mindset.
• Strong attention to details.
• Passionate about the business and its success.
• Sets high standards and demonstrates a strong drive to achieve them.

• Key Responsibilities

• Drive safety, operational excellence, and financial performance across the asset portfolio, ensuring all services are delivered in alignment with broader group standards and expectations.
• Develop and oversee budgets, strategic plans, policies, and programs to effectively execute the business’s objectives and growth strategy.
• Collaborate with other business units and country leaders to ensure alignment and integration of asset strategies with overall corporate goals.
• Work closely with local business line managers to maximise growth and EBITDA in line with regional targets, and support the regional management team in delivering results in accordance with business line directives.
• Ensure full compliance with company policies, corporate principles, and all applicable local laws and regulations.
• Define performance standards and regularly monitor business unit and asset performance in key areas such as operational efficiency, administration, and human resources.
• Continuously assess the competitive landscape to identify risks and opportunities, and develop responsive and proactive business plans accordingly.
• Serve as the company’s representative to key stakeholders in the countries of operation, maintaining strong external relationships and safeguarding Trafigura’s interests.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities to support growth and long-term value creation.

• Internal – Business units and country heads
• External – customers; logistics service providers

Join to apply for the Head of Dry Warehousing and Logistics- Africa role at Trafigura

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Main Purpose: Lead, direct, and control the operations of Trafigura’s metals and dry logistics assets across Southern Africa—including Zambia, the DRC, and Tanzania—as well as all ongoing activities within Southern Africa. Ensure these operations deliver on both short-term performance targets and long-term strategic objectives in line with the company’s overall business plan.

It involves structured processes for planning, acquiring, maintaining, operating, commercialising and optimising of these assets in the most efficient and cost-effective mannerKnowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:

• Experience:

• 10-15 years of experience managing multiple warehousing and logistics assets across Africa.
• Extensive experience in Road and Rail logistics with some exposure to sea and vessel operations within the African context.
• Proven track record in securing and managing commercial contracts, particularly for inbound non-commodity flows.
• Strong background in planning and implementing operational processes, including designing logistics solutions to meet customer requirements, quality standards, and delivery timelines.
• Skilled in resource management, including supply chain optimisation, budgeting, forecasting, and collaboration with HR on staff development initiatives.
• Committed to quality control, including enforcing safety measures, ensuring required output volumes and quality standards are met, and minimising material waste.
• Experience in developing marketing strategies in coordination with senior management, with accountability for profit and loss (P&L) performance.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing teams, fostering a high-performance culture, tracking performance through scorecard metrics, and acting as a key interface between management and front line supervisors.

• Skills:

• Language: English preferred with French/Portuguese additional, not mandatory

• Competencies:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to effectively work with diverse and multicultural workforce.
• High level of integrity and strong team-oriented leadership style with the ability to manage teams effectively.
• Skilled at recognising employees’ strengths and fostering empowerment and growth.
• Well-connected, with the ability to leverage a broad network of relevant industry contacts.
• Committed to talent development with the ability to address under performance.
• Ethical and honest, passionate and energetic.
• Highly organised and disciplined.
• Capable of delivering strong performance under pressure.
• intellectually strong with well-developed strategic thinking capabilities.
• Creative and innovative mindset.
• Strong attention to details.
• Passionate about the business and its success.
• Sets high standards and demonstrates a strong drive to achieve them.

• Key Responsibilities

• Drive safety, operational excellence, and financial performance across the asset portfolio, ensuring all services are delivered in alignment with broader group standards and expectations.
• Develop and oversee budgets, strategic plans, policies, and programs to effectively execute the business’s objectives and growth strategy.
• Collaborate with other business units and country leaders to ensure alignment and integration of asset strategies with overall corporate goals.
• Work closely with local business line managers to maximise growth and EBITDA in line with regional targets, and support the regional management team in delivering results in accordance with business line directives.
• Ensure full compliance with company policies, corporate principles, and all applicable local laws and regulations.
• Define performance standards and regularly monitor business unit and asset performance in key areas such as operational efficiency, administration, and human resources.
• Continuously assess the competitive landscape to identify risks and opportunities, and develop responsive and proactive business plans accordingly.
• Serve as the company’s representative to key stakeholders in the countries of operation, maintaining strong external relationships and safeguarding Trafigura’s interests.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities to support growth and long-term value creation.

• Internal – Business units and country heads
• External – customers; logistics service providers

• Seniority level Not Applicable

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Management and Manufacturing
• Industries Banking, Financial Services, and Oil and Gas

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If your happy place is somewhere between a massive warehouse, a clean SAP ECC interface, and a perfectly colour-coded Power BI dashboard, then keep reading.

Our client in a fast-paced, no-nonsense industrial environment is looking for a SAP Super User to be the systems powerhouse behind their procurement and warehousing operations. Think steel boots, tight turnarounds, high-volume movement and you, keeping it all connected through SAP MM, Excel and BI brilliance.

What You’ll Tackle:

• Be the SAP MM go-to for warehousing and procurement across the group
• Troubleshoot user issues, provide training, and optimise system usage across departments
• Streamline warehouse and procurement workflows for maximum efficiency
• Build and maintain Power BI dashboards that make complex data easy to act on
• Crunch numbers like a legend with advanced Excel (pivot tables, macros, VLOOKUPs – the works)
• Act as the bridge between operations, IT, and supply chain, translating real-world needs into SAP solutions

What You Bring to the Table:

• Solid hands-on experience with SAP ECC and MM modules
• Deep knowledge of procurement and warehousing operations
• Advanced Excel wizardry (if you say “just filter it” and walk away, this isn’t for you)
• Proficiency in Power BI; you know how to build dashboards that actually get used
• Comfortable in a high-pressure, industrial environment; you're not afraid of a bit of dust or deadline

Why You’ll Love It:

• Work where systems meet real-world scale and speed
• Own your space as the go-to expert for all things SAP, data and ops
• Partner with teams who depend on your insight and input to make critical moves
• Be part of a team that values clarity, control, and serious execution

Ready to be the brains behind the backend and the wizard on the warehouse floor?

Apply now and show us how you turn data into direction and systems into solutions.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Information Technology, Analyst, and Supply Chain
• Industries Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing

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Supply Chain Manager Office Automation Solutions

Reports To : Chief Operations and IT Officer

Purpose of the Position

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the end-to-end Supply Chain and Annuity Logistics operations for the Office Automation Solutions division. This includes strategic planning, procurement, stock management, supplier liaison, logistics, warehousing, costings, and reporting. The role ensures the smooth and efficient flow of goods while maintaining optimal inventory levels and supporting annuity streams. The incumbent will also oversee franchise support, staff development, process control, and ensure compliance with Delegation of Authority (DOA), ISO standards, and JSE control requirements.

Key Performance Areas (KPAs)

Strategic purchasing, forecasting, and backorder management

Supplier and logistics partner relationship management

Comprehensive inventory and stock control oversight

Management of warehouse and shipping operations

Oversight of agent account reconciliations and rate reviews

Weekly and monthly reporting, including KPIs and board-level summaries

Budget development and control for annuity and supply chain operations

Oversight of annuity product and price list management

Streamlining operational processes across annuity and support teams

Management of franchise-related processes (orders, returns, invoicing, credit notes)

Staff leadership, development, and departmental process improvement

Compliance with DOA, JSE control requirements, and ISO procedures

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Purchasing, Forecasting & Backorder Management

Manage international and local procurement using Athena and partner portals

Ensure purchase approvals are in line with DOA

Coordinate weekly sea freight and ad hoc airfreight shipments

Use forecasting tools and stock data to maintain optimal inventory levels

Maintain accurate ETDs / ETAs and control backorders

Serve as the key point of contact for local and international suppliers

Monitor purchase orders and franchise procurement activities

Track product availability, backorders, and delivery timelines

3. Inventory Management

Liaise with product and marketing teams for inventory planning

Collaborate with the Shipping Costing Controller for urgent stock needs

Conduct forecasting meetings and prepare stock write-off reports

Investigate inventory discrepancies and ensure accurate costings

4. Shipping & Warehouse Operations

Oversee end-to-end shipping and warehousing activities

Supervise warehouse personnel and ensure accurate reporting

5. Agent Account Management

Review and validate service provider invoices

Conduct bi-annual rate comparisons and negotiate improved terms

6. Reporting & KPI Management

Generate daily and monthly supplier and PO reports

Compile board-level summaries and stock segment analyses

Track KPIs and provide explanations for variances

7. Budgeting & Financial Oversight

Set and manage budgets for annuity, franchise annuity, supply chain, and warehousing

Monitor performance against budget and report on variances

8. Operational Improvements

Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities

Update and optimize departmental roles and workflows

Ensure compliance with franchise invoicing, stock returns, and credit note processes

Oversee support team performance and maintain service excellence

10. Staff & Process Development

Lead and develop supply chain and support teams

Drive continuous improvement and adherence to processes and controls

11. ISO & JSE Control

Maintain and update ISO procedures and departmental objectives

Ensure compliance with all JSE-related controls and governance

Requirements and Qualifications

Education

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field (essential)

Postgraduate qualification or certification in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Procurement (preferred)

ISO and / or JSE compliance training or certification (advantageous)

Experience

Minimum 10+ years in a supply chain or logistics management role

Proven experience in procurement, shipping, warehousing, and inventory management

Experience in annuity-based product and consumable logistics (advantageous)

Strong track record in budget and KPI management

Exposure to office automation or tech distribution sectors (advantageous)

Technical Skills

Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., Athena, Just Enough, SAP, Oracle)

Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability

Knowledge of forecasting tools and inventory planning systems

Understanding of import / export regulations and logistics documentation

Strong leadership and team management

High attention to detail and problem-solving ability

Excellent negotiation and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure

Financial and commercial acumen

Process-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement

Other Requirements

Valid drivers license

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally if required

South African citizenship or valid work permit

Supply Chain Manager • Johannesburg, South Africa

A leading FMCG company is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to be based at their office in Johannesburg.

The successful candidate will manage, guide, and develop all Supply Chain functions at the plant to meet production and business needs, ensuring performance levels are achieved at optimized costs .

Requirements include:

1. Relevant and successful operational experience in a supervisory role at market/plant level in at least one of the following areas:

• Manufacturing
• Industrial Performance
• Demand & Supply Planning
• Warehousing
• Inbound Material Management
• Production Planning
• Procurement

Beneficial experience includes:

• NCE
• Finance: business planning, budget control, cost management
• Transports
• Supplier facing SC

Qualifications and experience required:

• Relevant Degree
• 10+ Years' Experience
• 3-5 Years End-to-end Supply Chain Experience

This job posting is active .

Our client, a leader in the automotive component manufacturing sector, is currently looking to employ a Supply Chain Coordinator based in Elandsfontein, East Rand, Gauteng.

A wonderful career opportunity awaits you!

Requirements:

• Diploma in Supply Chain or related fields (NQF 6).
• Up to 5 years’ experience in Supply Chain in a Manufacturing Environment.
• Computer Literacy (MS Office Suite; and other job-specific software systems).

Responsibilities and expectations but not limited to:

Supply Chain Coordination Responsibilities

• Receive and record warehouse stock using SAP; manage accurate distribution across departments.
• Oversee inventory operations including stock counts, deliveries, damage control, and redundant stock management.
• Monitor consignment stock and maintain supply integrity.
• Create and process purchase requisitions; ensure accurate item coding on SAP.
• Prepare and submit periodic reports for senior management.
• Administer supply chain tasks efficiently and within deadlines.
• Manage supplier quotations and approval processes.
• Schedule and communicate daily driver and messenger activities.
• Organize staff training, meetings, and compile meeting minutes.
• Coordinate the check-and-charge process and maintain clean data systems for retrieval.

Compliance

• Adhere to internal controls and procedures to uphold company integrity.
• Identify and report risks or concerns to departmental management.
• Ensure full compliance with relevant regulations and policies.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records for auditing and operational transparency.
• Monitor costs and expenditure to minimize waste and avoid irregular spending.

Customer Service

• Foster strong relationships with internal and external customers to ensure high service standards.
• Represent the company professionally in stakeholder meetings and engagements.
• Resolve issues creatively with integrity, aligned to company values.
• Promote client, customer, and employee satisfaction across touchpoints.
• Minimize service discrepancies and ensure regulatory compliance.

Staff Supervision

• Ensure performance contracts are signed and implemented for all employees.
• Conduct quarterly performance appraisals and track individual objectives.
• Collaborate with HR to identify development goals and create action plans.
• Facilitate ongoing training and employee development initiatives.
• Address employee relations matters fairly, promptly, and in line with HR procedures.
• Gather and respond to employee feedback to improve workplace engagement.

Cost and Financial Control

• Assist with budget planning and provide timely input.
• Promote efficient, cost-effective use of financial and operational resources.
• Monitor expenditure to ensure compliance with budgetary limits and financial policies.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to financial regulations and procedures; report deviations as needed.

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Hire Resolve's client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supply Chain Manager to join their team at a leading chemical company in the Gauteng region. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the entire supply chain process to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness.

1. Plan and implement supply chain strategies to meet company objectives and goals
2. Manage and optimize inventory levels to ensure smooth production operations
3. Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers to ensure reliable and timely delivery of materials
4. Monitor and analyze supply chain performance metrics to identify areas for improvement
5. Collaborate with internal departments, such as production, sales, and finance, to ensure alignment on supply chain strategies
6. Implement lean manufacturing principles to drive process improvements and cost savings
7. Lead a team of supply chain professionals and provide guidance and support as needed

1. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field
2. Minimum 8 years of experience in supply chain management within the chemical industry
3. Strong knowledge of supply chain best practices and industry trends
4. Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
5. Proven track record of implementing supply chain improvements and cost-saving initiatives
6. Proficiency in supply chain management software and Microsoft Office Suite
7. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
8. Leadership experience with the ability to motivate and inspire a team

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Ashley Feldtmann at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

A leading FMCG company is looking for a Supply Chain Manager to be based at their office in Johannesburg.

Manage, guide and develop all Supply Chain functions at the plant in order to meet production and business needs at required performance levels and at optimized costs.

Experience in a supervisory role at market/plant level in at least one of the following areas:

1. Manufacturing
2. Industrial Performance
3. Demand & Supply Planning
4. Warehousing
5. Inbound Material Management
6. Production Planning
7. Procurement

Relevant operational experience at market/plant level in the following areas is beneficial:

1. NCE
2. Finance: business planning, budget control, cost management
3. Transports
4. Supplier facing SC

1. Relevant Degree
2. 10+ Years’ Experience
3. 3-5 Years End-to-end SC Experience