About the role
Retail Distribution Warehouse in Cape Town requires a Warehouse Manager who has a record of successfully managing inventory, people, processes and systems. A dynamic and driven individual with a continuous improvement mindset who has the strength of character to deliver.
Responsibilities/ Core Functions:
- To ensure the warehouse is compliant with company standards - Manage the efficient receipt, storage and dispatch of a wide range of goods from the warehouse. - Maximise space usage within the warehouse. - Arrange and strategically plan out warehouse, plan routes and deliveries - Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, and efficiencies - Perform weekly cycle counts and investigate any inventory losses. - Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets - Facilitate effective communication within the team and across the site. - Focus to improve staff performance. - Supervise, coach and train the Warehouse team - Maintain accurate staff attendance records. - Complete daily, weekly and monthly reports/statistics to management - Ensure that deadlines are met timeously - Timeously resolve any arising issues or complaints - Comply with all Health, Safety and Environmental standards. - Remain on call for any emergencies
Specifications (Skills and Proficiency):
- Professional: Able to adapt quickly and effectively to operational requirements. - Can work in a fast paced and very busy warehouse. - Ability to implement and improve on existing processes/systems - Ability to contribute at management level to forging success for the company - Ability to read, interpret, and effectively communicate necessary policies and procedures to others. - Ability to develop individuals in a team so that they achieve their full potential. - Ability to create, manage and improve management reports - An organized and strongly efficient manager who leads by example and is able to adapt quickly and effectively to operational issues - Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport
Qualifications:
- Matric - Tertiary qualification relating to Logistics / Warehouse / Distribution is advantageous - Minimum of 7 years of warehouse experience and 4 years Warehouse Manager Experience
This is a demanding position that will suit a hands-on, high energy and output-based individual. This position will suit someone who can prove a strong ability to drive results through people.
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