Implementations Manager - Warehousing and Logistics

Introduction

Responsible for implementing warehousing and production logistics solutions, whilst managing internal and external

stakeholder expectations throughout the implementation phase.

This role is also responsible for interacting with and assisting in the design, planning and continual improvement opportunities in warehousing and production logistics   operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

Tools: Application of the following tools and/or methodologies as appropriate and when required:

• Material flow mapping;

• Warehouse and layout design;

• Qualitative flow measurement;

• Manning requirements calculations;

• Material handling equipment selection;

• Procurement tender adjudication;

• Project Office (Clarity);

• AQP (Advanced Quality Process) – Facilitation;

• Slotting of Inventory;

• Productivity and warehouse Improvement;

• Analysis and recommendations;

Implementations: Implement and/or support initiatives & monitor tangible and intangible benefits of changes;

Project Management: Plan, document, execute, monitor, control and close projects;

Risk Management: Apply sound risk management principles to all aspects of projects & engineering activities to

ensure all risk factors are avoided, mitigated and/or managed;

Client Relationship Management: To develop and maintain sound client relationships based on competence,

respect and trust, and to leverage this in support;

Financial: Provide input to and/or develop department budget, and measure performance against same;

Procurement: Support supplier selection and management.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Degree / Diploma in Industrial Engineering or relevant three-year qualification from accredited institution and/or

• Project Management Training;

• 2 years in logistics environment, including WMS implementation;

• Industrial Engineering experience: 2 years in a logistics environment;

• Warehouse & Operational Management experience: 1 year with demonstrated knowledge of best practices &

• legal compliance;

• Leadership experience in Project or Operations role: 1 year with effective staff performance management &

• development;

• Tender response and analysis;

• Facilitation skills: 2 years effective experience in leading & influencing a diverse group;

• WMS/ERP Systems Skills and experience: 1-year operational experience;

Additional Computer Skills

• MICROSOFT VISIO & PROJECT (Advanced);

• ERP Systems, AUTOCAD (Basic), DATA ANALYSIS, SQL (Basic) & MICROSOFT ACCESS (Basic);

• Power BI;

• Power Automate;

• Power Queries;

• DAX;

• Python (mathematical modelling);

Package & Remuneration

R46 000.00 basic + travel allowance + benefits