Warehouse Supervisor; Wholesale Outbound; Dispatch_UPD

Warehouse Supervisor (Wholesale Outbound) -  Cape Town

Listing reference:

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 3 September 2026

Industry: Pharmaceutical Sector

Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Clicks Group

We are looking to recruit a Warehouse Supervisors (Dispatch) t to work for United Pharmaceutical Distributors (UPD). The role will be based at the Cape Town branch and will report to the Department Manager. The Dispatch Supervisor must be willing to work shifts as per operational requirements.

Job Purpose:

• Responsible for the effective and accurate management and control of Inventory, receiving, assembly and mostly dispatching of stock within the warehouse ensuring good Wholesale, Distribution and FMCG Practice is applied.

• Effective supervision and control of the picking, checking, packing and dispatch functions
• Adherence to compliance, SOP's and company policies (SHEQ, QA)
• Productivity management
  - Capacity management, order processing cycle time, manning utilization, unplanned downtime
• Equipment up-time and maintenance
  - Asset inspections and reports are performed as required
• Reporting on daily performance and Order status
• Daily/Weekly/Monthly management reports
• Attainment of daily operational targets
• Order processing within required turnaround times. (Transfers and sales orders)
• Conduct and supervise cycle counting and bin check process
• Return stock to vendor / claims generated by operations
• Inventory and Receiving departments for both Wholesale and Distribution
• Management of quality and output levels
• Performance management of staff, staff training and discipline
• Set targets and deadlines for direct reports
• Assistance of stock counts within FMCG, PDC and Distribution
• Control and resolution of order disputes / claims internally and externally
• Manage staff compliment for overtime when required
• Overseeing the fleet when applicable
• The Dispatch Supervisor must be willing to work shifts as per operational requirements

• Relevant Tertiary Qualifications (Advantageous)
• Fleet management and operational/ logistical experience with at least 3 years experience at a Supervisor/manager level
• 5 years experience in management

• Computer skills on MS Office (Word and Excel)
• Financial background
  - Budget
• Communicate effectively at all levels
• Strong planning and co-coordinating skills
• Ability to work in a team and independently
• Ability to work under pressure / time deadlines