Warehouse Manager

Our client based in the Durban Central area is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to join their team. The ideal candidate must have been a Warehouse Manager for a minimum of 3 years with proven experience in managing a large team.

Requirements:

• Matric with a BCom in Supply Chain Management or a similar qualification
• Minimum of 8-10 years in warehousing and distribution
• Individual must be equally comfortable on the floor delegating and leading operations as well as sitting in front of a computer producing reports and managing by numbers
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing a large team within a unionized environment
• High level of efficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Excel and in report writing
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to engage at all levels
• Ability to converse in Zulu would be advantageous
• Hands-on individual who takes initiative and is willing to go the extra mile
• Excellent organizational and planning skills with good attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and work in a highly pressurized environment
• Able to work on weekends

Responsibilities:

• Governance of all aspects of the Warehouse and Despatch operations, including the management of two Despatch Managers and the Transport operation
• Lead and manage a staff complement of 40+ people
• Monitor workplace performance and lead training initiatives to improve employees
• Assume overall responsibility for on-time and in-full delivery of orders to customers/vessels
• Monitor and report on stock expiry dates to minimize stock write-offs, ensuring FIFO is adhered to
• Oversee stock control and accuracy of stock on hand reports vs physical stock on hand
• Manage stock in a bond store environment and ensure compliance with bond store legislation
• Manage stock in a freezer/cold room environment
• Ensure quality products received from suppliers are in accordance with required parameters
• Assist with planning of daily dispatch of orders to customers/vessels
• Produce reports and statistics on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis providing recommendations on how to improve operational efficiencies
• Participate in weekly management meetings with sales, finance, and supply chain to resolve operational issues
• Oversee general building maintenance and repair projects
• Ensure health & safety regulations are up to date and adhered to
• Ensure compliance with relevant legal and statutory requirements

If you meet all of the above, please apply directly here. Please note due to high volume responses, only candidates that meet the advertised criteria will be contacted.