Warehouse Manager

About Us:

Hey! We're ikeja, with a lowercase "i", always. We're a home-grown tech company that builds tools and services which enable affordable internet access to Ekasi.

ikeja exists to remove the financial barrier to true unlimited internet access for those in the townships of South Africa, while providing the absolute best customer service and experience possible. We have a culture of innovation, urgency, frugality and perfection and are lead by founders who are relentless in creating a company that dominates the segment and controls the township connectivity ecosystem. We're looking for people who are inspired by this mission and can help us achieve it.

At ikeja, we believe in providing more than just a quality wireless internet solution - we're dedicated to building and empowering the communities which we serve, by equipping them with the accessibility required for their personal and professional development.

About the role:

We are seeking a Warehouse Manager to execute a range of duties related to the proactive and efficient running and monitoring of our warehouse, located at our Headquarters in Midrand.

In taking on this role, you will play a critical role within the supply chain process, stock control, and operations of ikeja, by assisting with overall project coordination and managing a large proportion of the processes and systems inherent in the operations of the warehouse and company's operations as a whole.

The Warehouse Manager role demands that you be exceptionally organized, meticulous, resourceful, hands-on, innovative, highly responsible, and able to take initiative.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities (not limited to but including):

1. Managing various warehouses and inventory in compliance with ikeja's policies and vision
2. Manage employees including stock controllers, receiving clerks, warehouse assistants & driver
3. Ensure efficient layout and utilisation of the warehouse capacity
4. Daily/Weekly/Monthly reporting on financial and non-financial performance
5. Manage minimum stock levels and project orders
6. Manage supplier relationships
7. Oversee the stock control process and ensure all tasks are executed accurately and timeously
8. Manage interdepartmental relationships
9. Manage accuracy and completeness of all transactions in the warehouse management system software.
10. Proactively work towards eliminating inefficiencies and strive for continuous improvement of the stock control function
11. Identifying bottlenecks and initiating and implementing improvements
12. Effective root cause analysis, problem-solving and implementation of corrective and preventative measures, including introducing internal controls and eliminating losses

Qualifications:

• Degree/Diploma in Logistics, supply chain management or project management

Experience:

• Minimum of 5+ years working in a warehouse setting, with at least 3 being in a management role
• Expertise in warehouse management procedures and best practices
• Proven ability to conceptualize and implement process improvement initiatives
• Strong knowledge of warehousing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Hands on experience with warehouse management software and databases incl. MS Excel & Google Sheets
• Comfortable with software implementations and a range of hardware
• Leadership skills and the ability to coordinate and organize roles within a team as well as allocate resources
• A proven experience in multi-tasking and prioritising different tasks
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• High level of accountability and attention to detail
• Proven track record of thriving in an agile environment

Benefits

Why you should join us:

• The opportunity to grow both in your personal and professional capacity
• Free ikeja internet at your home! (If you are in a coverage area) after successfully passing probation period
• Health insurance and provident fund
• Access to an online wellness platform, providing free and confidential support from licensed therapists.

How to apply:

To apply for this role, please submit a resume outlining your experience and qualifications as part of this process.