Warehouse and Distribution Manager - Cape Town

Reference: PE004141-GL-1

Our client, a leader in the Automotive Aftermarket and Manufacturing industry is looking to employ an experienced, proactive and goal-driven Warehouse and Distribution Manager to join their team based in Blackheath, Cape Town.

This is an awesome career opportunity! Duties & Responsibilities

Requirements

• Matric or equivalent.

• Diploma in Warehouse Management, Distribution, Logistics (NQF 6).

• Bachelor’s Degree in Warehouse Management, Distribution, Logistics (NQF 7) (Advantageous).

• 5 years’ experience in Warehouse, Distribution or Logistics in a Manufacturing environment of which: Up to 3 years should be at Supervisory level.

• Computer Literacy (MS Office Suite; other relevant discipline-specific software programs).

• Knowledge of Warehousing and Distribution processes and procedures.

Responsibilities but not limited to

Warehouse and Distribution Management

• Contributes to creating and recommending strategic plans and reviews in order to achieve operational objectives.

• Ensure an efficient warehouse operation which is able to fulfil operational and customer demand.

• Plan, co-ordinate and monitor the receipt, packing, storage and dispatch of goods.

• Ensure efficient and effective planning/ packing of export goods.

• Ensure inventories are accurate and control inventory levels by ensuring physical counts are conducted and reconciled with automated system utilising help of the warehouse team.

• Ensure the relevance and accuracy of all documentation relating to goods out.

• Prepare the shipments and work schedules of warehouse employees.

• Ensure efficient and effective use of warehouse space to include layout and future capacity requirements.

• Ensure any hazardous materials are stored in accordance with requirements.

• Establish, monitor and maintain high standards of security in the warehouse by setting security procedures.

• Ensure effective management of the labelling machine.

• Continuously liaise with Value 4pl partner in terms of daily planning and deliveries.

Stock Management and Control

• Oversee all stock receipts onto the system.

• Investigate stock variances and recommend rectification plan.

Compliance

• Operates within controls and procedures in order to ensure the integrity of the company.

• Identifies and monitors risks within own department and area of responsibility.

• Assists in the maintenance of a risk register, report discrepancies or areas of concern to management.

• Ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and policy frameworks to prevent fruitless, wasteful and irregular expenditure.

• Provide a safe working environment, adhering to Health, Safety and Environmental procedures and ensuring they are understood and practiced by the team at all times.

• Maintain safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.

Customer Service Management

• Maintains effective working relationships with customers (both internal and external) towards rendering highest quality of services.

• Represents the company in meetings with relevant stakeholders.

• Identifies and solves problems creatively whilst demonstrating a high level of integrity in line with the company's core values.

• Reports to Management on internal stakeholder related matters.

Staff Supervision

• Ensures that all employees have signed performance agreements.

• Monitors and measures performance quarterly by conducting employee appraisals.

• In collaboration with HR, identify staff performance objectives, potential areas of development and action plans where necessary.

• Ensures ongoing training and development of employees.

• Addresses employee relations matters fairly and promptly.

Cost and Financial Control

• Contributes to the budget preparation process.

• Promotes and communicates the effective, efficient, economical and transparent use of financial and other resources.

• Monitors and controls expenditure against budget and ensures spending occurs within budgetary limits and the company's financial guidelines, report deviations to direct Manager.

• Explores opportunities to control and reduce costs.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful. Package & Remuneration

Monthly