Job Description

KwaZulu Natal, KZN - North CoastMonthly Cost To Company (Market related)Our client in the Manufacturing Industry is currently looking to employ a Warehouse and Distribution Manager in Riverhorse Valley, KwaZulu Natal.To ensure smooth sales operation and satisfactory customer service to all our customers (internal and external).A wonderful career opportunity awaits you.Requirements:

• Diploma in Warehouse Management / Distribution / Logistics (NQF 6).
• Minimum 5 years experience in Warehousing or Distribution / Logistics Management within a manufacturing environment.
• Computer Literacy (MS Office suite; SAP; other relevant discipline-specific software programs).
• Knowledge of Warehousing and Distribution processes and procedures.
• Leadership skills.
• Organizational and Planning Skills.
• Industrial Relations.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities and expectations but not limited to:
Operational Efficiency:

• Achieve and maintain high levels of operational efficiency in warehouse management and distribution processes.
• Optimize workflow to minimize downtime and increase throughput.
• Measures how efficiently the warehouse space is being used.

Inventory Management:

• Ensuring accurate stock levels and efficient inventory turnover as well as sufficient stockholding.
• Minimize discrepancies through effective management and auditing processes.
• Compares the actual physical stock with the recorded stock levels.

Order Fulfilment:

• Managing the picking, packing, and shipping processes.
• Achieve high levels of on-time and accurate order fulfilment, meeting or exceeding customer expectations
• Measures the percentage of orders fulfilled correctly without errors.
• Measures the time taken from receiving an order to its delivery.
• Tracks the percentage of orders delivered within the promised timeframe in full.

Safety and Compliance:

• Maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with all relevant safety and environmental regulations.
• Ensures that housekeeping principles are always adhered to.
• Adhering to SOPs and processes.
• Reporting and analysis:
• Prepare and present regular reports on warehouse operations, inventory levels and distribution performance.
• Analyse operational data to identity trends and areas of improvement.
• Adhering to SOPs and processes.

Cost Management:

• Contributes the budget preparation process.
• Controlling operation costs and optimizing resource utilization.

Scrap Battery Management:

• Effectively manage the collection and processing of scrap product, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and company policies.

Staff Management:

• Recruit, train, and manage warehouse staff, including setting performance expectations and provide ongoing support.
• Foster a productive work environment with well-trained and motivated staff and promoting teamwork.
• Overseeing staff performance, discipline, training and development.

Please note should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

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