Warehouse and Distribution Manager

SUMMARY:
Our client based in Cape Town is looking for a Warehouse and Distribution Manager to ensure operational efficiencies and optimization levels are achieved in the warehouse and distribution environment whilst maintaining alignment with business operations

POSITION INFO:

Qualifications

·         Matric

·         Diploma in Warehouse Management / Distribution / Logistics (NQF 6) (Minimum)

·         Bachelor’s Degree in Warehouse Management / Distribution / Logistics (NQF 7) - Advantageous

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Experience and Skills

·         5 years’ experience in Warehouse or Distribution / Logistics in a Manufacturing environment, of which up to 3 years should be at Supervisory level

·         Computer Literacy (MS Office Suite; other relevant discipline-specific software programs)

·         Knowledge of Warehousing and Distribution processes and procedures

·         Communication skills -both verbal and written

Responsibilities

·         Contributes to creating and recommending strategic plans and reviews in order to achieve operational objectives

·         Ensure an efficient warehouse operation which is able to fulfil operational and customer demand

·         Plan, co-ordinate and monitor the receipt, packing, storage and dispatch of goods

·         Ensure efficient and effective planning/ packing of export goods

·         Ensure inventories are accurate and control inventory levels by ensuring physical counts are conducted and reconciled with automated system utilising help of the warehouse team

·         Ensure the relevance and accuracy of all documentation relating to goods out

·         Prepare the shipments and work schedules of warehouse employees

·         Ensure efficient and effective use of warehouse space to include layout and future capacity requirements

·         Ensure any hazardous materials are stored in accordance with requirements.

·         Establish, monitor and maintain high standards of security in the warehouse by setting security procedures

·         Ensure effective management of the labelling machine

·         Continuously liaise with Value 4pl partner in terms of daily planning and deliveries

·         Oversee all stock receipts onto the system

·         Investigate stock variances and recommend rectification plan

·         Operates within controls and procedures in order to ensure the integrity of the Company

·         Identifies and monitors risks within own department and area of responsibility

·         Assists in the maintenance of a risk register, report discrepancies or areas of concern to management

·         Ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and policy frameworks to prevent fruitless, wasteful and irregular expenditure

·         Provide a safe working environment, adhering to Health, Safety and Environmental procedures and ensuring they are understood and practiced by the team at all times

·         Maintain safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.

·         Maintains effective working relationships with customers (both internal and external) towards rendering highest quality of services

·         Represents the Company in meetings with relevant stakeholders

·         Identifies and solves problems creatively whilst demonstrating a high level of integrity in line with the company core values.

·         Reports to Management on internal stakeholder related matters

·         Ensures that all employees have signed performance agreements.

·         Monitors and measures performance quarterly by conducting employee appraisals.

·         In collaboration with HR, identify staff performance objectives, potential areas of development and action plans where necessary.

·         Ensures ongoing training and development of employees.

·         Addresses employee relations matters fairly and promptly.

·         Addresses disciplinary issues by taking the necessary corrective action

·         Contributes to the budget preparation process.

·         Promotes and communicates the effective, efficient, economical and transparent use of financial and other resources.

·         Monitors and controls expenditure against budget and ensures spending occurs within budgetary limits and company financial guidelines, report deviations to direct Manager.

·         Explores opportunities to control and reduce costs

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