Warehouse Logistics Manager, KuGompo City (East Lo

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria

• Minimum 5-10 years experience in a similar role. Clothing retail experience will be an advantage
• Grade 12 with diploma / certificate in logistics / warehousing will be an advantage
• Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative
• Good attention to detail & communication Skills
• A proven ability to manage staff and ensure maximum productivity
• Valid Drivers License Code 8 unendorsed
• Computer literate: Microsoft Office
• Time Management skills (ability to meet deadlines without compromising standards and
• procedures)
• Strong Leadership Skills & flexibility (regarding working relationships and operational changes)

The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to: Stock

• Ensure that the stock flow through the warehouse is efficient without compromising accuracy
• Liaise closely with buying, finance and operations to ensure maximum flow of stock through the warehouse
• Ensure that all receiving, picking and packing and shipping deadlines / cut-off times are met
• Manage, record and minimize IBTs and stock discrepancies in stores as well as WHS returns and claims
• Identify and minimise risk areas within the warehouse
• Control stock losses with the Warehouse and respective departments with the help of the warehouse team, departments will be held accountable for the total stock loss in the warehouse

Staff

• Identify workload of all given areas and shift personnel to areas where additional personnel needed
• Ensure staff planning and scheduling is done in the most cost effective and productive way
• Ensure staffing is in line with budgets and that all staff are productive in each department
• Assist employees with work process problems / Identify training needs and training initiatives
• Recognize sensitive business and personnel issues and handle issues with confidence, sensitivity and professionalism
• Maintain harmony among employees and resolve grievances, manage disciplinary issues, and involve HR where necessary
• Ensure correct policies and procedures are followed according to the company disciplinary code

Controllable Expenses

• Ensure that each department manager controls the expenses within their respective departments
• Ensure that the respective WHS departments Salary and Wage budgets are in line with the company budget
• Control packing and wrapping costs throughout the Warehouse
• Manage 3rd party transporters and keep transport costs within the budget
• The Warehouse logistics manager needs to identify areas where cost savings can be made and ensure waste / loss / over expenditure is reported, recorded and kept to a minimum

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