Warehouse Manager

Reference:11339 AV
Consultant:Anneke Viviers

• Develop and manage the annual warehouse plan, operating budget, resource planning, and cost optimisation.
• Oversee finished goods inventory across on-site and off-site facilities, ensuring accurate stockholding, traceability, and security.
• Manage the receipt, storage, picking, loading, and dispatch of finished products.
• Coordinate the accurate and timely fulfilment of local and export customer orders.
• Work closely with Sales, Logistics, Planning, Production, and Finance teams to ensure efficient operations.
• Drive continuous improvement in warehouse processes, space utilisation, and operational controls.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, bottling partners, logistics providers, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure warehouse policies and procedures comply with legislation, health and safety, and quality standards.
• Lead, manage, train, and develop a high-performing warehouse team.
• Oversee warehouse operations across multiple facilities and ensure international best-practice standards are maintained.

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8–10 years’ experience in warehousing, distribution, or logistics operations.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a management or senior supervisory position.
• Proven experience managing finished goods inventory in a high-volume, multi-site environment.
• Experience in the wine, beverage, FMCG, or similar industry highly advantageous.
• Experience managing local and export order fulfilment, including documentation and customs compliance.
• Experience working with logistics, freight, transport, and third-party service providers.
• Proven budget management and cost-control experience.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse best practices, inventory control, and stock management systems.
• Forklift operator’s licence advantageous.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen.
• Excellent leadership, people management, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong organisational and stakeholder-management abilities.