An exciting and challenging opportunity has become available for an experienced and suitable qualified Manager Warehouse and Logistics to join a Global organization based in Durban.
Purpose of the job:
To ensure the effective management of the warehouses operations with a key focus on customer satisfaction.
Experiential and Educational requirements:
The successful candidate must have:
- Matric and a relevant degree in either Warehousing, Logistics or Supply chain management will be beneficial.
- 5-7 years of experience in warehousing and logistics as well as at least 3 years of proven team management experience.( Automotive industry experience will advantageous)
- Relevant Business and Financial Acumen will be advantageous
- Knowledge of stock take processes and associated terminology as well as implement process improvement initiatives
- Proficient knowledge of warehouse policies and procedures
- Must have intermediate MS Excel knowledge, SAP, WMS, have good administration skills and good Intermediate verbal and written communication.
- Must have leading and supervising as well as interpersonal skills and be a strategic thinker.
- Must be willing to travel
Essential duties and responsibilities:
- Management of PSC – Durban external warehouses and operations.
- Management of Inventory and logistics processes in line with facility and resources.
- Analysis of the warehouse management system performance vs team performance.
- Ensure productivity targets are achieved and all warehouse’s processes are running.
- Fleet management – inbound and outbound cargo vs warehouse utilization/optimization.
- Ensure that the health and safety standards are maintained.
- Oversee the effective implementation of Standard Operating Procedures / risk assessments
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen/ PDCA/ Visualization).
- Manage & take responsibility for daily and monthly reports.
- Management of operations and people the team in line with company expectations.
- Work with staff to identify and address development gaps & grow skills where needed.
- Manage the Quarterly stock count for customers.
- Investigate stock variance and identify the counter measure to prevent re-occurrence.
- Cross team functionality – willing to travel to internal and external operations
- Competency Requirement:
- Strong Leadership Skills
- Customer Centric Focus
- Analytical Thinking
- Communication Skills
- Results Orientation
- Conflict Handling
- Decision Making
- Planning and Organising