Midrand, South Africa
On Site
Company
At DSM-Firmenich people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.
Purpose
- Provide direction, leadership and mentoring to the Internal & External Logistics staff to meet the long-term goals of the Supply Chain
- Ensure proper alignment and efficient teamwork with key clients and partners on site (Facility Management, Production, QHSE, Customer Experience, Planning and other support functions.
- Implement a performance-driven culture through Continuous Improvement Leanprinciples and concepts
- Provide overall direction to the Internal Logistics teams including Goods Inbound, Goods Outbound/Outbound Deliveries. Ensure a high level of focus on health & safety, housekeeping stock management/stock accuracy, allergen control, & labelling
- Develop warehouse operations systems by determining product handling and storage requirements, equipment utilization, inventory management, gate processes, and shipping
- Train and manage a warehouse team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goals
- Oversee daily operations, while controlling and managing inventory and logistics
- Review and prepare workflow, manning and space requirements, equipment layout, and action plans while ensuring productivity, quality and customer service standards are met
- Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations
- Manage daily activities of the warehouse, including quality assurance, inventory control
- Schedule and oversee warehouse team to meet the demands of the fulfillment center, and manage the flow and quality of work to maximize efficiency and minimize overtime
- Inspect equipment, tools, and machinery regularly, and oversee general maintenance as needed
- Meet regularly with warehouse leads to review, analyze, and develop actionable plans for productivity and loss prevention
- Oversee and manage logistics utilized to transport products to customers and internal facilities, communicating with drivers and air partners to ensure efficient delivery of packages
- Tertiary qualification in Logistics or warehouse management, or similar. Bachelors degree as minimum, post graduate qualification beneficial
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in warehouse management, with some requiring at least 10 years of experience
- Proficiency in SAP
- Proficiency in warehouse management software and MS Office is often required
- Excellent problem-solving skills, leadership qualities, Communication
- Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of company staff
DSM-Firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate:theres a place for everyone at DSM-Firmenich.
DSM-Firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. DSM-Firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.
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