Warehouse Manager – 3PL, Replenishment

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Africa, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Supervise the daily operations of an international third-party logistics (3PL) network while spearheading strategic initiatives for warehousing and inventory.

• Cultivate and manage relationships with third-party logistics providers (3PLs) throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Europe.

• Evaluate, cost, and establish new 3PL partnerships in both existing and emerging international markets.

• Oversee warehouse inventory management, ensuring optimal storage layouts and efficient picking processes.

• Ensure inventory accuracy is maintained across all warehouse sites.

• Guarantee that inventory systems are updated in real time.

• Coordinate annual stock counts and investigate any stock discrepancies.

• Collaborate closely with Finance, warehouse partners, and auditors during stock reconciliation activities.

• Develop, track, and enhance warehouse KPIs.

• Ensure all third-party logistics providers consistently fulfill established Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

• Advise on the most effective fulfilment methods for:

• - Amazon FBA

• - Amazon FBM

• - Website Orders

• - eCommerce Platforms

• - Trade Customers

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of Amazon Seller Central, Amazon FBA, Amazon FBM, and Amazon Global Logistics (AGL).

• Assist in replenishment planning for Amazon fulfilment centres.

• Develop and manage annual warehouse forecasts, which include:

• - Inbound volumes

• - Outbound volumes

• - Storage requirements

• - Warehouse resource planning

• Manage forecasting during peak seasons.

• Assess the commercial feasibility of creating a centralised international warehouse.

• Explore global warehousing and distribution alternatives.

• Analyze shipping routes, freight costs, warehouse expenses, and shipment timings.

• Identify new opportunities in warehousing and logistics.

• Prepare business cases and strategic recommendations for senior management review.

• Aim to reduce or eliminate port demurrage charges.

• Lead investigations into damaged or defective inventory and communicate outcomes to the Supply Chain team.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in managing international logistics and third-party warehouse operations.

• Strong background in overseeing multiple 3PL partners.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including:

• - Complex formulas

• - Pivot Tables

• - Data analysis

• Strong experience with Power BI.

• Exceptional analytical skills and commercial decision-making capabilities.

• Experience in preparing business cases and delivering recommendations to senior management.

• Familiarity with:

• - Amazon Seller Central

• - Amazon FBA

• - Amazon FBM

• - Amazon Global Logistics (AGL)

• Experience in managing supplier relationships and monitoring SLA performance.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Comfortable presenting operational data to senior stakeholders.

• Highly organized with the capacity to work independently in a fully remote setting.

• Proven track record of enhancing warehouse and inventory processes.

• Practical experience utilizing AI tools such as ChatGPT or Claude to automate reporting or enhance operational workflows.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Flexible working hours.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Comprehensive health benefits.

• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.