As the Operations Manager: Warehouse, you are the heartbeat of a fast-paced, purpose-driven distribution environment where accuracy, efficiency, and teamwork come together to deliver excellence every single day. You’ll lead the end-to-end warehouse operation, ensuring stock flows seamlessly from receiving to dispatch while service levels, safety standards, and quality benchmarks are consistently exceeded. With a hands-on leadership style and a sharp eye for detail, you’ll inspire teams, optimize processes, and turn challenges into opportunities. This role is perfect for a confident, energetic leader who thrives on accountability, enjoys improving systems, and takes pride in delivering on promises, no matter what it takes.
Diploma or Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
Minimum 5 years’ experience in Warehouse or Supply Chain Management, preferably within an FMCG environment
At least 3 years’ proven managerial or people leadership experience
Strong knowledge of warehousing, distribution, and transportation processes
Hands-on experience with WMS and ERP systems
Solid understanding of inventory management, stock accuracy, and space optimisation
Experience managing operational and cost budgets
Working knowledge of health, safety, and compliance regulations (ISO experience advantageous)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Familiarity with process improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma
Sabenza iT Recruitment is a Level 2 BBBEE company with more than 23 years of expertise in Information Technology recruitment. Our team comprises 20 recruiters dedicated to providing top-notch services in recruiting for sectors such as SAP, IT Developers, and IT Security, among others. Sabenza iT is proud to be a wholly South African-owned company.
