Picking / Warehouse Administrator

Company: Optix Africa (PTY) Ltd

Location: Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa

Posted: 2026-02-11

Closing Date: 2026-02-17

Reference Number: OPT260210-1

Job Type: Permanent – Normal

Number of Positions: 1

Department: Picking

Minimum Education: Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) – Essential. Diploma or Certificate in Warehousing, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field – Advantageous.

Job Summary

The Picking / Warehouse Administrator coordinates warehouse picking activities, manages inventory, and handles administrative tasks. The role uses a Warehouse Management System (WMS) to ensure accurate order fulfilment, stock control, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute daily picking activities to meet customer orders and delivery schedules.
• Generate pick lists, allocate stock, and confirm order completions using the WMS.
• Verify picked items against orders to minimise errors and returns.
• Manage wave planning and batch picking to optimise efficiency.
• Investigate and resolve picking discrepancies, short shipments, and stock variances.
• Operate and maintain the WMS for all picking, packing, and dispatch transactions.
• Process goods receipts, stock transfers, location moves, and inventory adjustments.
• Generate and analyse WMS reports on pick accuracy, throughput, ageing stock, and cycle counts.
• Troubleshoot WMS issues and coordinate with IT or vendors for system faults.
• Assist with WMS configuration updates, user setup, and system testing during upgrades.
• Conduct daily cycle counts and periodic full stock takes, reconciling physical stock to WMS records.
• Monitor stock levels, identify slow‑moving or obsolete inventory, and recommend actions.
• Maintain accurate bin locations and support FIFO/FEFO principles.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports for management.
• Maintain filing systems for delivery notes, proof of delivery, and picking documentation.
• Coordinate with procurement, sales, and transport teams on order priorities.
• Process returns, credits, and damaged goods documentation.
• Perform general administrative tasks such as data entry, correspondence, and scheduling.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Keep the picking area clean, organised, and compliant with 5S standards.
• Report safety hazards, incidents, or near‑misses as required by the OHS Act.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2–3 years in a warehouse picking or administration role.
• Hands‑on experience with a Warehouse Management System (e.g., SAP WM/EWM, Manhattan, Blue Yonder, Infor, Oracle WMS).
• Experience with barcode scanners, RF devices, and automated picking technologies.
• Preferred experience in a fast‑paced distribution or fulfilment centre.

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