Warehouse and Distribution Manager (AA)
Area: Pinetown, Durban. KZN
Package: Basic Salary: negotiable up to R46000 Plus benefits, plus performance Bonus (CTC R735000 P/A)
Purpose of the position: We are seeking an experienced Warehouse and Distribution Manager to manage a warehouse in Pinetown Durban. To ensure efficient distribution in the region and lead the team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record & experience in logistics, warehouse management, and people management.
Key performance areas and indicators:
- Manage warehouse operations.
- Receiving of finished goods into stock process
- Manage inventory levels.
- Execute distribution of SCTs
- Take corrective action on slow moving & aged stock.
- Manage cycle & stock counts in line with Procedure.
- Monitor stock levels & Optimize storage capacity.
- Transport management for the Region.
- Ensure the Optimization of deliveries/ vehicles.
- Maintain optimum service level and reach OTIF targets of 99%.
- Effective management of fleet fuel, servicing, maintenance.
- Management of Service providers, SLAs / KPI performance and contracts
- Ensure accurate record keeping, reporting.
- Attend the Daily Operations meeting.
- Collaborate with Sales team to review customer requirements and performance.
- Follow national stock control procedures and meet targets.
- Process redesigning and procedure improvement recording, Implementation and execution.
- Meet the annual departmental budget and ensure that expenses are kept within budget.
- Authorize departmental expenses within approved mandate.
- Compile annual expense and Capex budget and execute accordingly.
- Ensure Processes and actions to comply with the regulations and requirements of OHS and
- Ensure that the required standard of Safety measures is adhered to by all staff and visitors. Responsible for the overall site Maintenance.
- Implement, monitor, review and improve internal controls and monitor compliance with ISO processes.
- Manage Company internal & external audits.
- Leadership / Supervise warehouse staff, drivers, assistants.
- Execute people related administration duties (Payroll, traffic offences, leave management etc.)
- Prepare and implement training plans.
- Attend to disciplinary matters within policy and code guidelines.
Skills, Qualifications & Experience
Education:
- Grade 12 with Maths and accountancy as passed subjects.
- Degree in Supply Chain or Logistics
Skills
- Computer literacy and proficient in working with SAP, Syspro, ClickView, Eco Time, VIP essential and Microsoft office programmes with advanced Excel skills.
- The ideal candidate can work in a highly pressurized environment and manage various projects simultaneously.
Experience:
- 10+ years of experience in warehouse management and distribution in a large organisation.
- Strong knowledge of logistics, inventory management, and supply chain management
- Proven leadership and team management skills
- People management experience is essential including IR, Development, training, and Motivation.
- Experience in performance management.
- Inventory management experience.
- Experience in Process design & Supply Chain optimisation.
- Experience in Managing 3rd party transport providers.
- Warehouse Management experience.
- Fleet Management experience is essential
