Warehouse Manager

SUMMARY:
An opportunity is available with a well-established FMCG company in the Western Cape for a qualified Warehouse Manager. Candidates should reside in the Western Cape and be able to relocate to the Overberg/Eden district.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

• 2 year Diploma in Warehousing/Logistics or a Degree in Warehousing/Logistics or Supply Chain recommended
• 5 years relevant working experience in an FMCG or similar environment
• Working experience with regards to stock management essential
• Computer literacy on MS Office packages with specific reference to Excel
• Working knowledge of SAP would be advantageous
• Thorough understanding of financial reporting and control procedures essential
• Familiar with HACCP or FSSC22000 recommended
• Execution of FEFO/FIFO
• Ensure that finished goods & raw material are packed correctly
• Manage the picking of stock process
• General housekeeping of stores and organizing the correct storage of raw materials and packaging materials
• Coordinate and monitor the receipt, order, assembly and dispatch of goods
• Plan future capacity requirements
• Responsible for reports and statistics on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
• Where appropriate, oversee the maintenance and operation of warehouse management systems and automated storage and retrieval systems
• Keep stock control systems up to date and make sure that inventories are correct
• Manage annual procedure updates
• Quality Control & Food Safety:
  • Ensure that all products are visually QC checked and stored in the correct manner
  • Ensure that hygiene and proper sanitation practices are maintained as per the company's food safety standards
  • Ensure that food safety rules are always followed
• Hygiene and Housekeeping Management:
  • Ensure that proper controls are exercised over personal hygiene and protective clothing
  • Ensure that good housekeeping practices are adhered to in the front yard areas of the plant, as well as the loading and dock level area