Warehouse Manager - Textiles

SUMMARY:
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Job Title: Warehouse Manager
Department: Warehouse & Distribution
Location: To Be Confirmed
Employment Type: Permanent

About Us

Stratogo is a professional recruitment and workforce solutions company specializing in sourcing and placing top talent across various industries.
Our client is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager with strong textile warehouse experience to oversee all warehouse operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing inventory, warehousing, dispatch, receiving, and staff while ensuring the efficient handling, storage, and distribution of textile products. This role requires a hands-on leader with excellent warehouse management experience and a solid understanding of textile materials, stock control, and warehouse best practices.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage all day-to-day warehouse operations, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and productivity.
- Oversee receiving, storage, picking, packing, dispatch, and inventory control of textile products.
- Ensure accurate stock management, cycle counts, stock takes, and inventory reconciliations.
- Maintain warehouse layout and storage systems to maximise space utilisation and operational efficiency.
- Supervise and lead warehouse staff, ensuring high performance and adherence to company procedures.
- Monitor warehouse KPIs and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, housekeeping, and quality standards.
- Coordinate with Production, Procurement, Logistics, and Sales departments to ensure seamless operations.
- Investigate stock discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
- Manage warehouse equipment, maintenance requirements, and asset control.
- Prepare operational reports and provide regular feedback to management.
- Drive cost control while maintaining excellent service levels.

Minimum Requirements

- Matric (Grade 12) is essential.
- Qualification in Warehouse Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field will be advantageous.
- Minimum 5 years' experience as a Warehouse Manager.
- Essential experience managing a textile warehouse.
- Strong knowledge of textile materials, fabrics, rolls, finished goods, and warehouse handling processes.
- Experience managing warehouse staff in a fast-paced manufacturing or distribution environment.
- Strong inventory and stock control experience.
- Computer literate with Microsoft Office and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or ERP systems.
- Valid driver's licence will be advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent warehouse planning and organisational abilities.
- Strong inventory control and stock management knowledge.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and reporting abilities.
- Continuous improvement and process optimisation mindset.

What is on Offer

- Competitive market-related salary package.
- Opportunity to join a well-established organisation.
- Career growth and professional development opportunities.

How to Apply

Send your CV to: Tasmim.cassim@stratogo.com
Subject Line: Warehouse Manager – Textile
Important: Only candidates with proven Warehouse Management experience within the textile industry will be considered. Please clearly outline your textile warehouse experience on your CV.
Note: If you do not receive a response within three weeks of submitting your application, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

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