Warehouse Operations Manager

SUMMARY:

A fast-paced and entrepreneurial chemical distributor is seeking the above to be responsible for overseeing end-to-end warehouse operations, including inventory management, staff supervision, compliance, logistics, and process optimization, to ensure efficiency and accuracy. Management of the facilities would also be part of the role.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Ideally possess a Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain or Logistics or similar
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in warehousing and logistics operations ideally within the chemical industry
• Experience in Inventory Controls, Stock Transfers, Inbound and Outbound Deliveries, and Stock Movement Reports is essential
• Must have detailed knowledge of dangerous goods handling and storage legislation in South Africa (advantage knowledge of Southern Africa countries)
• Must have experience in risk management, safety and health, implementing warehouse systems and procedures
• Willing to put in extra hours when trucks come in late or deliveries are delayed
• Must have a valid driver's license and own reliable transport

• Managing the operations of the warehouse.
• Controlling and executing all activities accurately for the management of stock and warehouse staff.
• Maintaining standards of health and safety, hygiene, security, and relevant legislative requirements.
• Ensuring all company policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Ensuring accuracy of stock through stock cycle counting.
• Training and managing warehouse staff to resolve day-to-day operational issues and achieve performance goals.
• Liaising with transporters to ensure the timely delivery and receipt of products.
• Initiating investigations into non-conformances or customer complaints.
• Managing daily and monthly warehouse activities, including inventory control, health and safety, space management, logistics, and shop floor productivity.
• Managing daily, weekly, and monthly inventory stock cycle counts and stock reconciliations.
• Overseeing warehouse teams to meet the demands of the sales team.
• Ensuring the building, storage, and operational processes comply with the National Road Traffic Act 93 of 1996 and the OHS Act.
• Controlling all stock in the warehouse and consignment depots, maintaining adequate stock levels and inventory management by implementing best practices.
• Effectively managing and controlling warehousing inbound and outbound functions, staff outputs, and controls.
• Managing and controlling the accurate capturing of all transactional documents to mitigate stock variance risks.
• Conducting daily, weekly, and monthly stock cycle counts and random spot checks.
• Budgeting for and driving cost-effective expenditure across the network and providers.
• Coordinating and managing the effective relabelling and revalidation of products at all facilities following CCP protocols.
• Ensuring all facilities are maintained and managed in good order, implementing 5S or housekeeping initiatives across the network.
• Providing strategic and tactical guidance to work teams and implementing remedial actions as required.