Job Description

Our client is one of Africa's leading hospitality OS&E and textile supply-chain companies, servicing major hotel groups across South Africa and the continent.

They continue to scale their manufacturing footprint, expand their warehousing capabilities, and elevate their distribution excellence and they are looking for a

highly accountable, systems-driven Warehouse & Inventory Manager

to take full ownership of their operational backbone.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love building structure, and have a passion for accuracy, efficiency, and quality--this is your opportunity to lead from the front.

What You Will Own & Deliver

This is a

senior operational leadership

role, responsible for delivering seamless, efficient, and profitable warehouse and distribution operations across the Company's supply chain.

1. Warehouse Operations

Full ownership of all warehouse functions--receiving, put-away, storage, picking, packing, dispatch, and upliftments. Optimising warehouse layout and flow for maximum operational efficiency. Ensuring accurate documentation, shipment readiness, and transportation coordination across South Africa & Africa.

2. Inventory & Cost Control

End-to-end management of all inventory: raw materials, packaging, finished goods, export orders, and B2C stock. Implementing and enforcing FIFO/FEFO and system-driven controls. Maintaining optimal stock levels to support manufacturing, online orders, and distribution commitments. Reducing variances, improving accuracy, and strengthening stock integrity.

3. Procurement Support & Accountability

Raising and managing POs for all materials, consumables, trims, labels, packaging, and warehousing utilities. Verifying supplier pricing and reporting discrepancies to Finance. Supporting global imports by ensuring readiness to receive containers and accurate reconciliation against shipping documents.

4. Operational Efficiency

Driving profitability by minimising waste and reducing COGS leakages. Implementing process improvements that enhance throughout, accuracy, and turnaround times.

5. Quality, Compliance & Standards

Embedding the Company's quality expectations across all operational touchpoints. Managing warehouse compliance, including housekeeping, safety audits, and product-handling standards.

6. Team Leadership & Culture

Leading, coaching, and developing warehouse assistants, forklift drivers, supervisors, and stock controllers. Driving a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and problem-solving. Ensuring professional, disciplined shift handovers and maintaining internal service-level expectations.

Why This Role Matters

A Strategic Seat in a Growing Company

The Company is scaling fast across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. The warehouse is the heartbeat of the Company's promise to clients--from Marriott and Westin to boutique lodges, resorts, and their expanding B2C customer base.

High Impact, High Ownership

You will own the full operational flow that directly affects customer delivery, profitability, and client satisfaction.

Cross-Functional Influence

Work closely with Production, CMT, Finance, Quality Control, and Online Fulfilment to build a world-class supply chain backbone.

Culture of Excellence

You will uphold and champion the Company's values:

Accountability, Integrity, Innovation, Consistency, and Customer Excellence.

Who We're Looking For

A highly organised, technically competent, and proactive operational leader who:

Has strong experience in warehouse management, inventory systems, and stock accuracy. Works exceptionally well under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing or FMCG environment. Is disciplined, structured, and committed to delivering high-quality work. Holds teams accountable while building strong, supportive relationships. Understands compliance, safety standards, and high-quality product handling. Is solutions-driven and thrives on improving systems and processes. Experience in textiles, manufacturing, CMT, FMCG, or multi-SKU environments is a strong advantage.

Ready to Build Something Exceptional?

If you are driven by operational excellence and want to play a pivotal role in this Company's continued growth, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and help deliver world-class quality to Africa's hospitality industry

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application Question(s):

Do you have your own reliable transport? How far are you based from Blouberg, Western Cape?
Experience:

Inventory Systems: 5 years (Preferred) Stock Management : 5 years (Preferred) Management : 5 years (Preferred) Textiles Industry : 5 years (Preferred) Warehouse Management : 5 years (Preferred) Manufacturing Industry: 5 years (Preferred) CMT Environment : 5 years (Preferred) Multi-SKU Environment : 5 years (Preferred) FMCG Industry: 5 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:

Drivers Licence (Preferred)
Work Location: In person