Parts Incorporated Africa is seeking a highly skilled, results-driven Warehouse Assistant Manager to support and optimise our large-scale warehousing and logistics operations in Cape Town, Philippi. This role requires effective management of a high-value stockholding and leadership of a large, unionised workforce to ensure operational excellence, compliance, and safety.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations

• Assist with developing and implementing stock control policies.
• Supervise stock reconciliation, monitor variances, and investigate discrepancies.
• Ensure efficient daily warehouse operations, stock counts, and shipment accuracy.
• Implement controls to minimise stock losses and prevent theft.
• Support inbound receiving, unpacking, checking, and distribution within set timeframes.
• Oversee stock allocation, RFC (returns for credit) processing, and supplier returns.
• Assist with staff scheduling, development, and floor discipline.
• Monitor performance and ensure turnaround/lead times are met.

Supervision & Leadership

• Provide leadership and guidance to warehouse teams.
• Assist with performance reviews and goal-setting.
• Ensure legal compliance with labour, safety, and warehouse regulations.
• Support driver supervision, route planning, and vehicle maintenance.
• Assist in overseeing branch security.
• Ensure adherence to Gemba Board, policies, BSOP, and Health & Safety standards.

 Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric) – minimum.
• Tertiary qualification in warehousing/logistics (advantageous).
• 5+ years’ warehouse experience in the automotive industry (essential).
• Prior Warehouse Supervisor/Manager experience required.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, logistics, and relevant legislation (H&S Act, LRA, BCEA, EE, etc.).
• Computer literacy, strong decision-making, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally and work collaboratively with management.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a hands-on approach.
• Clear criminal record.