Warehouse and Distribution Manager

Contribute to the development and recommendation of strategic plans to achieve operational goals.

• Ensure efficient warehouse operations that meet both operational and customer demands.
• Oversee the receipt, packing, storage, and dispatch of goods, ensuring accurate documentation.
• Manage inventory levels and perform regular physical counts, reconciling with the automated system.
• Optimize warehouse space layout to meet current and future capacity requirements.
• Ensure proper storage of hazardous materials in compliance with regulations.
• Establish and maintain high-security standards within the warehouse.
• Collaborate with partners for daily planning and deliveries.

Stock Management and Control :

• Oversee the process of stock receipts, ensuring accurate entry into the system.
• Investigate any stock variances and implement rectification plans.

Compliance :

• Adhere to internal controls and procedures, ensuring integrity and compliance with regulations.
• Assist in identifying and monitoring risks within the warehouse and distribution areas.
• Maintain a safe working environment by following Health, Safety, and Environmental procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation, ISO standards, and regulations.

Customer Service Management :

• Foster positive relationships with internal and external customers to ensure the highest quality of service.
• Represent the company in meetings with relevant stakeholders.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills and integrity in line with company values.
• Provide reports to management on stakeholder-related matters.

Staff Supervision :

• Ensure all employees have signed performance agreements.
• Monitor employee performance through regular appraisals and collaborate with HR on performance development plans.
• Provide ongoing training and address employee relations matters as they arise.

Cost and Financial Control :

• Contribute to budget preparation and promote the efficient use of financial resources.
• Monitor and control expenditures to stay within budget and financial guidelines.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and optimize resource usage.

Qualifications :

• Minimum : Diploma in Warehouse Management, Distribution, or Logistics (NQF 6).
• Advantageous : Bachelors Degree in Warehouse Management, Distribution, or Logistics (NQF 7).

Experience :

• Minimum : 5 years in warehouse or distribution / logistics in a manufacturing environment, with up to 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and relevant discipline-specific software.
• Strong understanding of warehousing and distribution processes.