Warehouse Manager (m/f)

Duties

• Overseeing receiving, warehousing and distribution operations
• Implementing operational policies and procedures
• Implementing and overseeing security operations
• Ensuring effective and safe use of warehouse equipment
• Ensuring safety of staff
• Motivating and disciplining staff
• Maintaining documentation and keeping accurate records of warehouse activities
• Maintaining awareness and knowledge of condition and location of fleet vehicles
• Assisting with deliveries where required
• Responsible for the supervision and management of city level depot team
• Responsible for the development and compliance of agreed-upon depot standard operating procedures across all depot functions (eg. loading, stock reconciliation, cash reconciliation, storage, stock counts)
• Responsible for the management of inventory across all depots in the city
• Ensuring each depot is not over/under- stocking on any SKU
• Responsible for managing the communication flow between branch level depot assistants and Supplier procurement teams to ensure timely delivery of requested LPOs
• Responsible for the tracking and reporting of branch level agent shorts, inventory, and LPOs
• Responsible for the development of branch-level depot team budgets (eg. budget for additional personnel, storage capacity, parking capacity, offloading capacity, stock forecasting)
• Supervise claims on damaged or expired stock

Requisites

• 5+ years warehouse management experience
• Excellent understanding of warehouse management procedures
• Proficient knowledge of inventory and inventory controls
• Valid drivers' license
• Ability to operate a forklift effectively is a plus
• Proficient computer skills
• Leadership skills
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
• Outstanding leadership, organizational, multitasking and problem-solving skills
• Strong people skills
• Available to work extended hours

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted