Duties & Responsibilities Health, Safety and Risk Management Implement and enforce health, safety and environmental standards Conduct risk assessments, audits, and corrective actions Promote a safety-first culture within the warehouse Ensure safe use and maintenance of equipment and infrastructure Warehouse Operations Oversee inbound, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch processes Optimise warehouse layout, bin locations, and material flow Implement best practice warehousing principles such as lean and Kanban Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives Inventory Management Ensure high levels of inventory accuracy between physical stock and ERP systems Manage cycle counts, stock reconciliations, and variance resolution Maintain MRP and ERP data integrity Implement inventory controls such as safety stock and reorder points Reduce excess, obsolete, and slow-moving stock Materials Planning and Scheduling Convert forecasts and demand into actionable plans Improve planning accuracy and responsiveness Identify and mitigate risks affecting supply and production Digitalisation and Reporting Drive effective use of ERP and warehouse management systems Develop and maintain KPI dashboards and reporting tools Promote data-driven decision-making Lead digitalisation and process improvement initiatives Customer Delivery Align warehouse and planning outputs with customer delivery requirements Coordinate with procurement, projects, and customer support teams Ensure accurate and timely dispatch processes Resolve delivery challenges and escalations Quality and Compliance Ensure compliance with ISO standards and internal controls Maintain accurate documentation and audit readiness Address non-conformances and implement corrective actions Leadership and Team Management Lead, coach, and develop warehouse and planning teams Set clear performance expectations and KPIs Identify skills gaps and implement training plans Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement Experience & Qualifications Qualifications National Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field Experience 58 years experience in warehouse management and materials planning Experience within OEM, mining, or heavy manufacturing environments Strong knowledge of MRP planning and inventory control Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Infor/Baan, or similar Proven leadership experience managing and developing teams
Warehouse And Planning Manager
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johannesburg, johannesburg
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