Manager: Warehouse and Logistics

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

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