Warehouse Manager, Nelspruit

Our client is looking for an effective Warehouse Manager to direct receiving, warehousing and distribution operations. The candidate will oversee the efficient receipt, storage, value-adding servicing and dispatch of a wide variety of products.

Ultimately, the candidate should be able to ensure productivity targets are achieved and that all warehouse processes are running smoothly and promptly.

Because the candidate is needed throughout the warehouse in different areas, the candidate needs to multi-task like a human octopus. Jumping from storing new products to helping run shop dispatches, the candidate will be rushed off the feet.

Responsibilities

Strategically manage warehouse in compliance with company’s policies and vision

Oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution and maintenance operations

Setup layout and ensure efficient space utilization

Initiate, coordinate and enforce optimal operational policies and procedures

Adhere to all warehousing, handling and shipping legislation requirements

Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security

Manage stock control and reconcile with data storage system

Prepare annual budget

Liaise with clients, suppliers and transport companies

Produce reports and statistics regularly (IN/OUT status report, dead stock report etc.)

Receive feedback and monitor the quality of services provided

Processing orders and planning the dispatching of products

Monitoring space and tracking stock levels

Setting aside storage areas for new stock

Partake in Branch stock takes

Responsible for all Transport, Stock Losses, Managing of Warehouse Employees

Health and Safety duties

Review the effectiveness of health and safety measures

Identify potential hazards and major incidents at the workplace

Assist his employer in establishing the cause of incidents at workplace

Investigate employees’ complaints regarding health and safety at the workplace

Make representations regarding the above to the employer, health and safety committee and the inspector

Make representations to the employer in general with regard to health and safety in the workplace

Inspect the workplace at agreed intervals, the representative must also give reasonable notice of his intention to do so, as employees may wish to present

Participate with, and accompany inspectors (Dept. of Labour) during their inspections

Attend the health and safety committee meeting

Requirements

Proven work experience as a warehouse manager

Expertise in warehouse management procedures and best practices

Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives

Strong knowledge of warehousing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Hands on experience with warehouse management software and databases

Leadership skills and ability manage staff

Strong decision making and problem solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Must have logistics experience

Product knowledge of: Pipes and Fittings, Irrigation, or Fluids.

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