PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION

The core function is to oversee the finished goods warehouse operations daily with the aim to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction through excellence in receiving, storing goods, managing inventory levels, monitoring staff productivity, securing the warehouses, and ultimately ensuring efficient and timely delivery of goods.

JOB TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervisory Activities

Ensure daily staff attendance is monitored.
Responsible for developing, coaching, and mentoring the team.
Responsible for a disciplined workforce, resolving conflict in an amicable manner and in accord with the company policies and procedures.
Continuous interaction with co-workers and subordinates to ensure that deadlines and goals are achieved.
Initiate cycle counts and ensure the validity of physical counts.
Coordinate stock takes monthly to ensure validity of physical stock.
Ensure all system transactions are updated and closed off by relevant people daily on WMS and ERP.
Oversee the management of the company CHEP account and pallet banks.
Optimize services and reduce costs by ensuring acceptable performance standards and minimizing damages.
Promote the company values and instill motivation.
Have a clear understanding of the company's policies and vision and how the warehouses contribute to this.
Provide advice and support to other departments on planning, inventory control, and warehouse matters.
Initiate cost improvement projects based on continuous improvement.
Manage logistics utilized to transport products to customers and internal facilities, communicating with warehouse supervisors and team leaders to ensure efficient delivery of goods.
Ability to supervise a staff complement of +/- 40 people.

Safety and Housekeeping

Responsible for the safety of employees and the applicable equipment used in the area.
Responsible for good housekeeping and a safe working environment in all FG warehouses.
Ensure adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Management system as per OSHACT 85 of 1995.
Carry out investigations into any accidents or near-miss incidents.
Conduct internal Health and Safety Audits as required.
Ensure that the department is always ISO compliant, and all findings are resolved timely.

Inbound Tasks

Enforce the use of correct staging lanes for inventory being received.
Ensure stock being returned by transporters and drivers is checked and accompanied by a POD.
Check that stock being returned matches the debrief documentation.
Inspect all returned stock and communicate to the Manager.

Outbound Tasks

Receive and collate picking tickets.
Allocate picking tickets to Team leaders / warehouse staff.
Enforce that all outbound loads are staged accordingly in the relevant staging area.
Enforce blind counts on all DC and replenishment deliveries.
Ensure that orders are picked and checked accurately.
Ensure all relevant documentation is completed (CHEP, Vehicle Inspection Sheet, Security Seals).
Ensure all invoicing is completed and posted on WMS and company ERP.
Ensure all export documentation is completed.
Ensure stock being dispatched is clean and damage-free (on time, quantity, and quality).

Warehouse

Ensure that all relevant warehouse procedures are being adhered to.
Ensure all visual dashboards (pallets, stock, shunting, loads, etc.) are updated daily.
Generate warehouse reports and submit to company key stakeholders daily.
Monitor, track, and manage all Material Handling Equipment and provide reports to management weekly.
Conduct general warehouse inspections and complete site audits weekly.
Create job cards for all required maintenance and track to completion.
Create CARs, OPLs, and warehouse SOPs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

Have sound knowledge of Supply Chain Management principles.
Knowledge of import and export procedures and principles.
Knowledge regarding Financial Management.
Knowledge regarding Project Management.
Knowledge of the South African FMCG industry would be beneficial.
Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work-related issues and problems.
Conversant with relevant legislation regarding Health and Safety requirements.
Must be highly computer literate.
Exceptional leadership skills.
Computer literacy: Advanced MS Office essential; MS Project, SAGE, and WMS experience is critical.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Qualification in Supply Chain / Logistics Management.
At least 5 years’ experience in a similar position preferably in an FMCG industry with at least 2 to 3 years in a managerial role.
Computer literate with detailed practical knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, Sage X3.

APPLICATION

Submit your CV to Shamiek Narrandes via email at Proof of qualifications must accompany the application.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: R20000.00 - R30000.00 per month

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