Warehouse and Distribution Manager (AA)

SUMMARY:
We are seeking an experienced Warehouse and Distribution Manager to manage a warehouse in Pinetown Durban. To ensure efficient distribution in the region and lead the team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record & experience in logistics, warehouse management, and people management.

POSITION INFO:

Warehouse and Distribution Manager (AA)

Area: Pinetown, Durban. KZN

Package: Basic Salary: negotiable up to R46000 Plus benefits, plus performance Bonus (CTC R735000 P/A)

Purpose of the position: We are seeking an experienced Warehouse and Distribution Manager to manage a warehouse in Pinetown Durban. To ensure efficient distribution in the region and lead the team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record & experience in logistics, warehouse management, and people management.

Key performance areas and indicators:

• Manage warehouse operations.
• Receiving of finished goods into stock process
• Manage inventory levels.
• Execute distribution of SCT’s
• Take corrective action on slow moving & aged stock.
• Manage cycle & stock counts in line with Procedure.
• Monitor stock levels & Optimize storage capacity.
• Transport management for the Region.
• Ensure the Optimization of deliveries/ vehicles.
• Maintain optimum service level and reach OTIF targets of 99%.
• Effective management of fleet fuel, servicing, maintenance.
• Management of Service providers, SLA’s / KPI performance and contracts
• Ensure accurate record keeping, reporting.
• Attend the Daily Operations meeting.
• Collaborate with Sales team to review customer requirements and performance.
• Follow national stock control procedures and meet targets.
• Process redesigning and procedure improvement recording, Implementation and execution.
• Meet the annual departmental budget and ensure that expenses are kept within budget.
• Authorize departmental expenses within approved mandate.
• Compile annual expense and Capex budget and execute accordingly.
• Ensure Processes and actions to comply with the regulations and requirements of OHS and
• Ensure that the required standard of Safety measures is adhered to by all staff and visitors. Responsible for the overall site Maintenance.
• Implement, monitor, review and improve internal controls and monitor compliance with ISO processes.
• Manage Company internal & external audits.
• Leadership / Supervise warehouse staff, drivers, assistants.
• Execute people related administration duties (Payroll, 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

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 of experience in warehouse management and distribution in a large organisation.
• Strong knowledge of logistics, inventory management, and supply chain management
• Proven leadership and team management skills
• People management experience is essential including IR, Development, training, and Motivation.
• Experience in performance management.
• Inventory management experience.
• Experience in Process design & Supply Chain optimisation.
• Experience in Managing 3rd party transport providers.
• Warehouse Management experience.
• Fleet Management experience is essential