Warehouse Supervisor

A growing supply chain business based in Cape Town, Western Cape is adding a Warehouse Supervisor to its team. You will be trusted to work independently while contributing to wider team goals.

The role comes with opportunities to learn, upskill, and advance over time. You will report to an approachable manager who values feedback and initiative. The team looks after its own and expects the same in return. Qualified candidates are encouraged to get their applications in early.

You will work to daily dispatch targets in a fast-moving distribution environment.

• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, delivery shortfalls, damaged goods, and returns, implementing corrective actions.
• Supervise warehouse staff including pickers, packers, and forklift drivers, ensuring work is carried out safely and efficiently.
• Plan and coordinate transportation activities including route planning, load consolidation, carrier selection, and delivery scheduling.
• Oversee daily warehouse operations including receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and dispatching to meet productivity targets.
• Monitor and report on KPIs including on-time delivery rates, inventory accuracy, warehouse throughput, and transport costs.
• Manage vehicle fleet maintenance and servicing schedule, ensuring all vehicles are serviced on time and kept roadworthy.

• Knowledge of South African customs regulations, import and export procedures, and Incoterms for international logistics.
• For warehouse supervisory roles, experience with material handling equipment including reach trucks and forklifts with valid licences.
• A minimum of two to four years of experience in logistics, warehousing, transport, or supply chain operations.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships with internal teams and external providers.
• Proficiency in using warehouse management systems, transport management systems, or ERP systems such as SAP.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.