Warehouse and Distribution Manager

SUMMARY:
We are seeking an experienced Warehouse and Distribution Manager to manage a warehouse operation in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record & experience in logistics, warehouse management, and people management in a multi-national company.

POSITION INFO:

Warehouse and Distribution Manager

Area: Montaque Gardens, Cape Town

Package: Basic Salary: R55000 p/m (negotiable) Plus benefits, plus performance Bonus (CTC R850000 P/A)

Purpose of the position: We are seeking an experienced Warehouse and Distribution Manager to manage a warehouse operation in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record & experience in logistics, warehouse management, and people management in a multi-national company.

Key performance areas and indicators:

• Manage warehouse operations.
  • Maintain a clean and organized environment in line with company standards.
  • FG receipts ex Imports and Manufacturing
  • Manage inventory levels, cycle counts, annual stock count, slow moving, aged & FIFO.
  • Manage distribution of SCT’s & returnable containers.
  • Implement effective Warehouse management processes.
  • Manage materials handling equipment & Optimize storage capacity.
• Distribution & Logistics
  • Transport management (own fleet & 3PL) for the Region & Interbranch.
  • Ensure the Optimization of deliveries/ vehicles.
  • Maintain optimum service level and achieve OTIF targets of 99%.
  • Effective cost management of fleet fuel, servicing, maintenance.
  • Compliance to employee training, transport regulations / legislation.
  • Management of Service providers, SLA’s / KPI performance and contracts
• Administration / Projects
  • Ensure accurate record keeping & reporting.
  • Collaborate with Sales team to review customer requirements and performance.
  • Drive efficiency, productivity, continuous improvement.
  • Lead Supply Chain projects for Region / Nationally
• Organization Development
  • Continuous improvement/review to ensure best practices are implemented.
  • Process redesigning and procedure improvement recording, Implementation, and execution.
• Budgetary Control
  • To ensure achievement of budget and agreed financial targets.
  • Monitor & Report on budget monthly and taken corrective actions on deviations.
  • Authorize departmental expenses within approved mandate.
  • Compile annual expense, capex & resource budget and execute accordingly.

• SHERQ / ISO / Audits

• Compliance to company EHS policy & local regulations.
• Responsible for the site Maintenance in designated areas.

• Staff management

• Leadership / Supervise warehouse staff, drivers, assistants.
• Execute people related administration duties (traffic offences, leave management etc.)
• Prepare and implement training plans.
• Attend to disciplinary matters within policy and code guidelines.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Education:

• Grade 12 with Maths and accountancy as passed subjects.
• Degree in Supply Chain or Logistics (non-negotiable)

Skills

• Computer literacy and proficient in working with SAP, Syspro, ClickView, Eco Time, VIP essential and Microsoft office programmes with advanced Excel skills.
• The ideal candidate can work in a highly pressurized environment and manage various projects simultaneously.

Experience:

• 10+ years in warehouse & distribution management in a multinational manufacturing organisation.
• Competent in logistics, inventory management, and supply chain management
• Proven leadership and team management skills including IR, training, development, performance.
• Experience in Process design & Supply Chain optimisation.
• Experience in Managing 3rd party transport providers.
• Fleet Management experience is essential.