Retail Distribution Warehouse in Johannesburg requires a Warehouse Manager who has a record of successfully managing inventory people processes and systems. A dynamic and driven individual with a continuous improvement mindset who has the strength of character to deliver.
Responsibilities/ Core Functions:
- To ensure the warehouse is compliant with company standards
- Manage the efficient receipt storage and dispatch of a wide range of goods from the warehouse.
- Maximise space usage within the warehouse.
- Arrange and strategically plan out warehouse plan routes and deliveries
- Keep track of quality quantity stock levels delivery times and efficiencies
- Perform weekly cycle counts and investigate any inventory losses.
- Meet cost productivity accuracy and timeliness targets
- Facilitate effective communication within the team and across the site.
- Focus to improve staff performance.
- Supervise coach and train the Warehouse team
- Maintain accurate staff attendance records.
- Complete daily weekly and monthly reports/statistics to management
- Ensure that deadlines are met timeously
- Timeously resolve any arising issues or complaints
- Comply with all Health Safety and Environmental standards.
- Remain on call for any emergencies
Specifications (Skills and Proficiency):
- Professional: Able to adapt quickly and effectively to operational requirements.
- Can work in a fast paced and very busy warehouse.
- Ability to implement and improve on existing processes/systems
- Ability to contribute at management level to forging success for the company
- Ability to read interpret and effectively communicate necessary policies and procedures to others.
- Ability to develop individuals in a team so that they achieve their full potential.
- Ability to create manage and improve management reports
- An organized and strongly efficient manager who leads by example and is able to adapt quickly and effectively to operational issues
- Valid drivers licence and own reliable transport
Qualifications:
Matric
Tertiary qualification relating to Logistics / Warehouse / Distribution is advantageous
Minimum of 3 years Warehouse Manager Experience
This is a demanding position that will suit a hands-on high energy and output-based individual. This position will suit someone who can prove a strong ability to drive results through people.
Required Experience:
Manager