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Job Location drjobs

Durban - South Africa

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Would you like to be part of a value driven commercially oriented international environment where we enable global trade every day Were seeking an experienced Operations Manager to optimize warehouse efficiency lead staff ensure customer satisfaction manage inventory ensure safety compliance drive process improvements control budgets and coordinate logistics.

What We Offer

Joining Maersk you will become part of the global family of the company that moves 20 of global trade every day all the way where one of our core values is Our Employees. It goes without saying that we value diversity in all its forms including but not limited to: gender age nationality race sexual orientation disability or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams. When you join Maersk youll find that the world is your workplace youll work in a culturally diverse stimulating environment surrounded by new ideas and different ways of doing things. We believe in individual performance within highly professional teams supported by our distinctive values to us teamwork means acceptance respect dedication and the idea that we can achieve more when we all pull together.

Responsibilities:

Operational Efficiency:

  • Ensure the warehouse operations run smoothly and efficiently optimizing workflows and processes to meet company standards and client expectations.

Team Management:

  • Lead and manage the warehouse staff including hiring training and performance evaluation ensuring that all team members are aligned with the companys goals and objectives.

Customer Service:

  • Maintain excellent customer service standards addressing client inquiries and issues and ensuring timely and accurate order fulfillment.

Inventory Management:

  • Oversee inventory levels ensuring accuracy and availability and implementing inventory control systems to prevent discrepancies.

Safety and Compliance:

  • Ensure that all warehouse activities comply with safety regulations and industry standards conducting regular safety audits and training sessions.

Process Improvement:

  • Continuously assess and improve warehouse processes implementing new technologies and best practices to enhance efficiency and productivity.

Financial Management:

  • Monitor and manage the warehouse budget controlling costs and maximizing profitability while maintaining high service levels.

Coordination and Communication:

  • Act as a liaison between different departments ensuring seamless communication and coordination to support overall logistics operations.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 510 years of experience in logistics and supply chain management.

  • Proven track record in managing warehouse and distribution operations.

  • Experience in contract logistics is a plus

  • Bachelors degree in logistics supply chain management business administration or a related field.

  • A masters degree or relevant certification (e.g. APICS CILT) is preferred.

  • Proficient in warehouse management systems (WMS) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

  • Familiarity with logistics software and tools

Skills and Competencies:

  • Strong leadership and team management skills.

  • Excellent problemsolving and decisionmaking abilities.

  • Proficiency in data analysis and performance metrics.

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

  • System Knowledge:

Other Requirements:

  • Ability to work in a fastpaced and dynamic environment.

  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

  • Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

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Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race colour gender sex age religion creed national origin ancestry citizenship marital status sexual orientation physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy or parental leave veteran status gender identity genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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