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Maersk • South Africa, Durban, 3370 | South Africa

Warehouse Manager

Employment type:  Full time
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Job Description

Would you like to be part of a value driven, commercially oriented international environment where we enable global trade every day? We're seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to optimize warehouse efficiency, lead staff, ensure customer satisfaction, manage inventory, ensure safety compliance, drive process improvements, control budgets, and coordinate logistics.

What We Offer

Joining Maersk, you will become part of the global family of the company that moves 20% of global trade every day all the way, where one of our core values is Our Employees. It goes without saying that we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to: gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

When you join Maersk, you’ll find that the world is your workplace, you’ll work in a culturally diverse, stimulating environment, surrounded by new ideas and different ways of doing things. We believe in individual performance within highly professional teams supported by our distinctive values, to us teamwork means acceptance, respect, dedication, and the idea that we can achieve more when we all pull together.

Responsibilities:

Operational Efficiency:

  • Ensure the warehouse operations run smoothly and efficiently, optimizing workflows and processes to meet company standards and client expectations.

Team Management:

  • Lead and manage the warehouse staff, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation

  • Ensuring that all team members are aligned with the company's goals and objectives.

Customer Service:

  • Maintain excellent customer service standards, addressing client inquiries and issues, and ensuring timely and accurate order fulfillment.

Inventory Management:

  • Oversee inventory levels, ensuring accuracy and availability, and implementing inventory control systems to prevent discrepancies.

Safety and Compliance:

  • Ensure that all warehouse activities comply with safety regulations and industry standards, conducting regular safety audits and training sessions.

Process Improvement:

  • Continuously assess and improve warehouse processes, implementing new technologies and best practices to enhance efficiency and productivity.

Financial Management:

  • Monitor and manage the warehouse budget, controlling costs and maximizing profitability while maintaining high service levels.

Coordination and Communication:

  • Act as a liaison between different departments, ensuring seamless communication and coordination to support overall logistics operations.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 5-10 years of experience in logistics and supply chain management.

  • Proven track record in managing warehouse and distribution operations.

  • Experience in contract logistics is a plus

  • Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, business administration, or a related field.

  • A master’s degree or relevant certification (e.g., APICS, CILT) is preferred.

  • Proficient in warehouse management systems (WMS) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

  • Familiarity with logistics software and tools

Skills and Competencies:

  • Strong leadership and team management skills.

  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

  • Proficiency in data analysis and performance metrics.

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

  • System Knowledge:

Other Requirements:

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

  • Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

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Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing accommodationrequests@maersk.com.

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Company benefits

Open to part time work for some roles
Open to compressed hours
In house training
Health insurance
Dental coverage
Mental health platform access
Compassionate leave
Life assurance
Annual bonus
Referral bonus
Employee assistance programme
Employee discounts
Adoption leave
Private GP service
Buy or sell annual leave
Religious celebration leave
401K
Annual pay rises
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Learning platform
Mentoring
Enhanced maternity leave
Shared parental leave
Women’s health leave
L&D budget
Professional subscriptions
Lunch and learns

Working at Maersk

Company employees:

100,000+

Gender diversity (m:f):

65:35

Hiring in countries

Algeria

Argentina

Australia

Bangladesh

Belgium

Brazil

Bulgaria

Cambodia

Canada

Chile

China

Colombia

Costa Rica

Awards & Accreditations

3rd - Best Workplace Culture

3rd - Best Workplace Culture

Flexa awards 2026
Best Workplace Benefits

Top 10 - Best Workplace Benefits

Flexa awards 2026

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