Outbound Warehouse & Logistics Manager

SUMMARY:
Our Howick based food manufacturing client requires an Outbound Warehouse and Logistics Manager to manage a world class warehouse and dispatch team to deliver exceptional customer service.

POSITION INFO:
Function Responsibilities: On time and in full deliveries of all finished goods. Outbound Warehouse & transportation costs within budget Optimal fleet management - (outbound & inbound) Best in class finished goods warehouse practice Building a world class warehouse and dispatch team Stock integrity of finished goods Optimal stock holding of finished goods Designing and improving warehouse layout Project management and maintaining of Warehouse management software Design and implementation of next day delivery system for all B2C orders Design and implementation of efficient delivery system for all B2B orders Duties: Manage and coach the warehouse and dispatch staff Ensure all finished goods are stored according to good warehouse practices. (FSSC 22000 requirements) Ensure that all warehouse and admin systems are correctly followed Ensure the recycling and removing of all waste processes are being correctly done Designing of distribution to ensure OTIF deliveries for B2C and B2B customer orders Ensure process captures finished goods received from production correctly Ensure that the procedures governing the receiving of finished goods is being managed correctly and that no incorrect or damaged stock is received. Assist in the designing of a barcode and scanning system for received stock to aid in the correct and accurate picking and dispatching of finished goods Look after all aspects of fleet management of company-owned vehicles Designing of dispatch area and project management of any upgrades Project management of any dispatch software upgrades Set & own budgets annually- manage monthly Responsible for all stock counts, variances and returns Help design the sales to order process from a finished goods and dispatch perspective. Design and implement a picking, packing, checking and transport system that eliminates the risk of stock shrinkage Design and manage a system that ensures all stock is pulled according to FIFO and customer minimum shelf-life requirements. Manage the forecasting process for all channels by bringing sales, procurement and manufacturing requirements into one clear forecast. Responsible for the replenishment of all internal and external warehouses Balance weekly loads countrywide with company trucks and outsourced partners Support the designed systems for: Truck Haul, Exports, Local Distributors, local retailers, and Courier and exceed customer expectations. Required Skills and Qualifications: 3-year degree in supply chain management (or similar) Computer literacy Courses in Good Warehouse Practice, stores and inventory management Minimum of 5 years' experience in Dispatch Management position with experience in warehouse management and inventory control. Min 3 years Route scheduling experience Min 3 years costing and budget management