Warehouse Distribution Manager

SUMMARY:
Masterparts
Modderfontein DC
Warehouse Distribution Manager

Masterparts is a large automotive parts wholesaler and retailer in the trade for more than fifty years. We are looking for experienced and knowledgeable staff.

We need an experienced, honest, and reliable Warehouse Distribution Manager to coordinate deliveries in Gauteng. 

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:
WAREHOUSE AND DISTRIBUTION OPERATIONS:

• Manage day to day operations in the Distribution departments
• Ensure efficient put-away, picking, checking, packing and dispatching of parts
• Oversee parcels and all other aspects of couriers. (Checking and packing parcels), and ensure the couriers collect all parcels within the deadlines.
• Liaise with customers and branches about parcel-related matters and ensure these are processed accurately and within required turnaround times.
• Maintain high levels of stock accuracy, integrity and management including stock takes and counts.
• Investigate stock variances, shortages, damages and discrepencies.
• Ensure appropriate controls and protocals are in place and adhered to to minimse stock losses and shrinkage
• Checking parts to ensure correct parts are delivered.
• You must manage the servicing, maintenance and care of all trucks and vehicles.
• Perform routine checks on trucks and vehicles and ensure they are well-maintained and serviced.
• You have to monitor truck and fuel usage and mileage.
• Route planning and review

• Managing the distribution teams and drivers by monitoring tracking systems and reports.
• The planning of delivery routes.
• Controlling all drivers and ensuring they operate efficiently and do not deviate from routes.
• Ensuring deliveries are prompt and efficient.
• Manage housekeeping in the warehouse
• Handle queries and complaints from customers/branches with regards to stock delivered
• Investigate incidents, handle discipline in conjuction with HR and Initiate disciplinary inquiries for employees reporting to you
• Manage time and attendance and absenteeism of staff
• Manage performance of personnel
• Conduct regular team meetings and communicate operation objectives and expectations

• Ensure your team and department complies with health and safety requirements
• Promote safe working practices and ensure appropriate PPE and licences are in place at all times
• Ensure forklifts, equipment and facilities are operated safely and maintained appropriately
• Investigate and report workplace incidents and implement corrective actions

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of warehouse transactions on the relevant systems
• Prepare and report to Warehouse Manager in timely manner

• A competitive salary package;
• A discretionary annual performance bonus;
• Provident Fund;
• Optional medical aid with Discovery Health or Moto Healthcare.

• Have at least three years of experience in a similar role.
• You must have matric. Any additional qualifications will be beneficial.
• You must have a valid drivers license.
• You must be familiar with Modderfontein and surrounding areas.

POSITION INFO:
Masterparts Modderfontein DC Warehouse Distribution Manager Masterparts is a large automotive parts wholesaler and retailer in the trade for more than fifty years. We are looking for experienced and knowledgeable staff. We need an experienced, honest, and reliable Warehouse Distribution Manager to coordinate deliveries in Gauteng . Your duties will include, but are not limited to: WAREHOUSE AND DISTRIBUTION OPERATIONS: Manage day to day operations in the Distribution departments Ensure efficient put-away, picking, checking, packing and dispatching of parts Oversee parcels and all other aspects of couriers. (Checking and packing parcels), and ensure the couriers collect all parcels within the deadlines. Liaise with customers and branches about parcel-related matters and ensure these are processed accurately and within required turnaround times. Maintain high levels of stock accuracy, integrity and management including stock takes and counts. Investigate stock variances, shortages, damages and discrepencies. Ensure appropriate controls and protocals are in place and adhered to to minimse stock losses and shrinkage Checking parts to ensure correct parts are delivered. You must manage the servicing, maintenance and care of all trucks and vehicles. Perform routine checks on trucks and vehicles and ensure they are well-maintained and serviced. You have to monitor truck and fuel usage and mileage. Route planning and review LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT: Managing the distribution teams and drivers by monitoring tracking systems and reports. The planning of delivery routes. Controlling all drivers and ensuring they operate efficiently and do not deviate from routes. Ensuring deliveries are prompt and efficient. Manage housekeeping in the warehouse Handle queries and complaints from customers\/branches with regards to stock delivered Investigate incidents, handle discipline in conjuction with HR and Initiate disciplinary inquiries for employees reporting to you Manage time and attendance and absenteeism of staff Manage performance of personnel Conduct regular team meetings and communicate operation objectives and expectations HEALTH AND SAFETY: Ensure your team and department complies with health and safety requirements Promote safe working practices and ensure appropriate PPE and licences are in place at all times Ensure forklifts, equipment and facilities are operated safely and maintained appropriately Investigate and report workplace incidents and implement corrective actions SYSTEMS, REPORTING AND ADMIN: Ensure accurate and timely processing of warehouse transactions on the relevant systems Prepare and report to Warehouse Manager in timely manner We Offer: A competitive salary package; A discretionary annual performance bonus; Provident Fund; Optional medical aid with Discovery Health or Moto Healthcare. We require candidates that: Have at least three years of experience in a similar role. You must have matric. Any additional qualifications will be beneficial. You must have a valid drivers license. You must be familiar with Modderfontein and surrounding areas.