Material / Warehouse Manager

SUMMARY:
An established organisation within the heavy industrial and energy sector is seeking an experienced Materials / Warehouse Manager to oversee warehouse operations, materials management and inventory control at its Western Cape operation.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in industrial materials management, with proven experience managing inventory, engineering spares, consumables and warehouse systems to support operational efficiency and maintenance requirements.
This position requires a hands-on leader who can ensure accurate stock control, effective materials availability, strong internal controls and efficient warehouse operations within a demanding industrial environment.

POSITION INFO:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Grade 12 \/ Matric. Minimum 8 years' relevant experience in materials management, warehouse management or inventory control within mining, petrochemical, oil and gas, manufacturing, engineering or another heavy industrial environment. At least 3 years' experience in a warehouse or materials management supervisory\/management role . Proven experience managing industrial materials, engineering spares, consumables and inventory control. Strong working knowledge of SAP or a comparable ERP\/materials management system . Demonstrated experience in stock reconciliation, cycle counting, inventory accuracy, goods receiving, stock issuing and inventory reporting. Experience coordinating materials requirements with procurement, maintenance, engineering and operations teams. Proven people management skills and the ability to implement effective warehouse procedures and controls. Strong computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Excel and inventory reporting. Sound understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements in an industrial environment. Relevant qualification in Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Warehouse Management or a related field will be advantageous. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Manage day-to-day warehouse and materials management operations, including receiving, storage, issuing and dispatch. Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure the availability of critical spares, engineering materials and operational consumables. Oversee stocktakes, inventory reconciliations, stock level monitoring and the investigation of discrepancies. Coordinate with procurement, maintenance, engineering and operations to ensure materials are available when required. Monitor slow-moving and obsolete stock and implement measures to improve inventory accuracy and cost efficiency. Manage and develop warehouse personnel while maintaining high standards of safety, housekeeping and operational discipline. Maintain accurate ERP transactions, management reports and documentation to support internal controls and audits. Identify and implement improvements to warehouse processes, inventory management and materials availability. IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate is an organised, analytical and results-driven professional with strong industrial materials management experience, excellent attention to detail and the ability to lead a warehouse function that supports critical operational requirements. Candidates must be comfortable working on-site in the Western Cape and managing materials within a structured industrial environment.