Warehouse Team Leader

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Warehouse Team Leader at Vestas overseeing efficient warehouse operations in South Africa. Ensuring safety, budget control, and continuous improvement in supply chain logistics.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timePort Elizabeth • 🇿🇦 South AfricaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in warehouse operations, supply chain management, and team leadership, with a strong focus on compliance, budget control, and continuous improvement. Proficient in ERP systems and advanced Excel, ensuring efficient inventory management and operational optimization.

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Warehouse Operations ManagementSupply Chain CoordinationERP Systems ProficiencyContinuous ImprovementTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Inventory ManagementBudget ControlOperational OptimizationContract ManagementAdvanced ExcelBusiness Intelligence

Soft Skills

Interdepartmental CommunicationTeam CoordinationResults-Oriented Mindset

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsSAP

Industry Keywords

LogisticsSupply ChainWarehouse OperationsLean ManagementKPI Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure safe, compliant, and highly efficient warehouse operations
Coordinate the operation of different warehouses and lead the assigned team
Maintain budget control and ensure accurate cost management
Perform inventory counts according to Vestas' global guidelines
Interact with departments to ensure the completion of planned activities
Develop a lean, productive, and results-oriented work environment
Ensure compliance with all area KPIs
Support service site operations by guaranteeing reliable deliveries of spare parts and critical components
Supporting all relevant steps for the day to day operations relating to supply chain from tracking the orders, receiving and storing goods and ensuring the availability of materials for continuous and planned operations
Tracking, tracing and ensuring the availability of raw materials and goods for the work from planning to dispatching, from warehousing to distribution
Maintaining all procurement related entries are up to date
Supporting and assisting the stakeholders in the supply chain and logistics value chain
Following the standard to qualify the items before and after storing
Supporting buying activities and liaison between the varied external and internal parties and have the info updated in the relevant systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Organization, Operations Management, or Business Administration
Minimum 3 years of experience in similar positions (warehouses, logistics, or supply chain)
Proven experience leading warehouse operations and managing teams
Proficiency in ERP systems (preferably SAP) and technological tools
Experience in contract management and warehouse operations
Proven experience with continuous improvement and operational optimization
Advanced Excel skills
Knowledge of Business Intelligence
Fluent English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement benefits
Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative workplace culture
Opportunities for internal career development across Africa & Middle East
Access to Vestas global training programs