Warehouse and Distribution Managers Recruiters in Johannesburg

Gauteng is the national distribution hub, so the roles are larger and the systems are more mature. We regularly search for planners and distribution managers who have run multi site networks and can defend their forecast accuracy with numbers.

Warehouse and distribution managers run the building and the flow through it. Receiving, storage, picking, dispatch and stock accuracy all sit with them.

• Manage receiving, put away, picking and dispatch operations
• Hold stock accuracy through cycle counting and controls
• Lead warehouse teams across shifts
• Manage the cost per unit handled and space utilisation
• Maintain health and safety in a busy materials handling environment

• Five or more years in warehousing with supervisory or management responsibility
• Experience of a warehouse management system
• Exposure to stock loss control and audit counts
• A logistics qualification or equivalent practical track record

• Warehouse operations
• Stock accuracy
• Team leadership
• Cost per unit control
• Safety management
• Systems discipline

We keep an exclusive client list, so on every accepted warehouse and distribution manager mandate a far wider part of the Johannesburg supply chain & logistics market stays open to direct approach. We map the employers in the area, contact people who are not applying for jobs, test the detail behind each claim on a CV and present a short, honest list. Our fee is 12.5 percent and every placement carries a three month guarantee period.

Who are the top warehouse and distribution managers recruiters in Johannesburg?

Morton Moore recruits warehouse and distribution managers in Johannesburg on a selective basis. We take on a limited number of clients in each industry so that we can approach the widest possible pool of supply chain & logistics professionals for every brief we accept.

How long does it take to fill a warehouse and distribution manager role in Johannesburg?

Most searches at this level produce a shortlist within two to three weeks of a full brief. The final timeline depends on notice periods, which in Johannesburg are usually one calendar month and sometimes longer for senior appointments.

What does Morton Moore charge?

Our agency fee is 12.5 percent of the annual package and every placement carries a three month guarantee period. There are no separate advertising or shortlisting charges.

Do you recruit warehouse and distribution managers outside Johannesburg?

Yes. We work from offices serving the Garden Route, Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, and we place warehouse and distribution managers across South Africa. We also recruit into Manufacturing and FMCG for clients who need cover beyond supply chain & logistics.

Can candidates register with you directly?

Yes. Candidates can view current opportunities and apply through our own site. Applications stay with Morton Moore and are never shared with a client without permission.