Warehouse Controller Full Time

RPO’s client is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Warehouse Controller to join their team at their Distribution Centre in Cape Town. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring efficient stock flow, inventory integrity, and system accuracy across inbound, outbound, and internal warehouse operations. This is a great opportunity for a logistics professional looking to grow within a high-paced supply chain environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

Warehouse Capacity & Space Utilisation

• Monitor and manage warehouse capacity planning, third-party storage, and internal space optimisation.
• Ensure consistent functionality to support efficient Supply Chain operations.

Inbound & Outbound Stock Management

• Oversee inbound and outbound processes, including purchase orders, batch creation, documentation, and lot release.
• Resolve failed purchase and sales orders, manage batch creations, confirm deliveries via WMS, and ensure same-day RTS with appropriate authorisation.
• Track cycle times, distribute Lot Releases and marketing samples, and maintain comprehensive filing of receiving documentation.

Stock Replenishment & Project Resource Allocation

• Conduct ABC analysis and manage pick face replenishments.
• Evaluate project resource needs and allocate appropriately.
• Supervise reworked SKUs and stock rework processes, ensuring compliance with quality and documentation standards.
• Administer damaged, expired, or condemned stock according to SAHPRA regulations.

Inventory Control & Reconciliation

• Facilitate daily receiving, storage, and inventory clearing procedures.
• Manage cyclical stock takes, reconciliation of bulk stock, and ABC classification based on business rules.
• Compile and share monthly reports highlighting trends and problem areas.

Customer Query Resolution

• Investigate and resolve issues related to short supply, oversupply, and general order discrepancies using D365 or other systems.

Housekeeping & Invoicing

• Conduct regular stock checks in ERP, manage bin accuracy (bulk, picking, interim), and invoice orders from virtual warehouses.

Stock Rework Management

• Assess and prioritise stock rework requests for third-party service providers.
• Coordinate project resources and track progress to completion under QA approval.

Cold Chain & External Logistics (DSV)

• Reconcile cold chain stock between internal and DSV systems.
• Manage GRV creation, expired stock scrapping, stock transfers, and monthly cold chain reporting.
• Coordinate with 3PLs for transportation quotations, stock validations, invoicing, and dispatches.

FMCG Operations Oversight

• Manage daily retail operations, monitor wholesaler orders, reconcile FMCG stock reports, and ensure accurate dispatching.

Minimum Requirements

• Education:

  • National Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field is essential.

• Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a distribution centre or warehousing environment.
  • Strong coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office; SAP experience is an advantage.

Key Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of WMS and ERP systems.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders internally and externally.
• Strong attention to detail in stock reconciliation, documentation, and reporting.
• Effective communication across departments including Quality, Marketing, and RA.
• Ability to make operational decisions and recommend improvements to senior leadership.

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career-changing move.

Apply today by visiting rporecruitment.co.za or email your CV to manufacturing@rpo-recruit.za.com or by reaching out to Joshua Murphy at joshua.murphy@rporecruitment.us or on LinkedIn.

We will contact you telephonically within 3 days if you are shortlisted. If not, we’ll retain your CV for future opportunities.