Warehouse Manager

Functional area:

Supply Chain & Sourcing

Onsite or Remote:
Onsite

Country/Region: ZA

Location:

Pretoria, GP, ZA, 157

Company name:
Epiroc

Date of posting:
Oct 14, 2026

Join our team as a
Warehouse Manager
, where you will lead inventory management, stock control and seamless material flow into and out of the plant, translating sales demand into stock availability, kitting and timely production, procurement and QA actions.

You will optimise min/max and buffer levels, strengthen demand planning with Sales, uphold quality and safe handling standards, maintain Odoo as a trusted source of truth, drive stores expansion and 5S, and lead the warehouse team to deliver Safety, FPY/zero escapes, OTIF, CAS system throughput and working-capital targets.

• Manage inventory and stock control, including stock accuracy, min/max levels, safety stock, cycle counts, variances and obsolete or slow-moving items.
• Partner with Sales and Procurement on demand planning, forecasting material requirements and identifying shortages, long-lead items and supply risks.
• Control end-to-end material flow, from receiving and stock availability checks to kitting, replenishment, production release and dispatch.
• Enforce inbound and outbound quality controls, including FIFO, correct-part discipline, quarantine management and zero-defect escapes.
• Safeguard PCBs and sensitive electronics through ESD-safe handling, shelf-life control, correct packaging, labelling and segregation.
• Manage subcontractor kits, testing and returns, ensuring revision control, reconciliation and visibility of off-site consignment and WIP stock.
• Maintain Odoo inventory integrity by ensuring accurate, timely transactions and reliable parts, bins, BOM and warehouse master data.
• Lead warehouse operations and improvement, including receiving, dispatch, stores expansion, 5S, SHEQ, safe storage and logistics coordination.
• Lead and develop the warehouse team, set performance goals and KPIs, manage resources and build capability across critical roles.
• Drive performance, compliance and cost control through KPI reporting, continuous improvement, warehouse safety, sustainability, budgeting and working-capital management.

• Diploma/degree/qualification in Warehousing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Inventory / Stock Control or Industrial Engineering Management (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years in warehousing / stores / inventory / supply-chain, with 2+ years leading a team.
• Proven inventory-control, demand-planning and kitting experience in a manufacturing / electronics environment.
• Hands-on ERP experience (Odoo advantageous; Pastel / equivalent acceptable) including GRN/GRV, transfers and manufacturing consumption.
• Exposure to ESD / PCB handling and to managing sub-contractor / consignment stock is a strong advantage.
• Demand-planning and S&OP collaboration; solid numeracy and reporting / KPI literacy.
• 5S / lean, SHEQ awareness and project-management capability (stores expansion).
• Strong inventory and data discipline; comfortable with min/max, buffers, cycle counts and variance analysis.
• Leadership, accountability and the ability to enforce process and QA gates firmly and fairly.

Closing Date: 28 October 2026

By joining our team, you’ll make a big difference in the energy transition. At Epiroc, we take pride in being passionate innovators, driving the change toward a brighter future for both people and the planet. Guided by our values of Collaboration, Commitment, and Innovation, we foster a culture of trust, growth, and lasting impact.

It all starts with people. The world needs metals and minerals for the energy transition and our cities and infrastructure must be developed to serve a growing population. To succeed, we need to speed up the shift towards more sustainable mining and construction industries. We at Epiroc accelerate this transformation, together with customers and business partners in more than 150 countries, by developing and providing innovative and safe equipment, digital solutions, and aftermarket support.

All new thinkers are welcome. We are looking for those who want to develop, grow, and dare to think new. In Epiroc we attract, develop, and retain diverse talent valuing authenticity and unique perspectives, driving our spirit of innovation. We foster an inclusive culture where diversity isn't just a goal but a part of our values and way of working. This is how we do business for a sustainable future.

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