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.