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.