This roles will focus on warehousing experience and it is important that the successful incumbent has warehousing experience as a Manager.
Responsibilities
Standardization of Warehouses:
- Develop and implement standardized warehouse processes, including Bin location management, receiving, storage, picking, packing, and distribution.
- Establish and enforce uniform operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and efficiency across all warehouse.
- Conduct regular audits and inspections to maintain compliance with organizational standards and industry regulations.
- Bin location standardization and rationalization in line with SKU management from category and procurement teams.
- Oversee all aspects of stock management, from receipt of goods to issuance and repurposing.
- Implement robust inventory control measures to minimize stock variances and ensure accurate stock levels across all warehouses.
- Lead initiatives for stock repurposing, optimizing inventory utilization, and minimizing excess or obsolete stock.
- Recruit, train, and supervise a team of stock controllers responsible for day-to-day operations in the warehouse
- Provide leadership and direction to stock controllers, setting clear performance objectives and KPIs.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide coaching and development opportunities to enhance team capabilities.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop a diverse team of warehouse professionals.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to analyse data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to optimize operations.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
- Experience working in an international or multi-national warehouse environment is highly desirable,
- 4 year Degree / NQF level 7, Diploma warehousing/Logistics
- Experience in a similar role: 5 years PLUS
