Job Description

Warehouse Manager

Location: Centurion

R60 000 - R64 000 Ctc Per Month

Company

Dynamic company that supplies advanced positioning solutions in the geospatial industry - maximizing productivity and over-all profitability, by introducing the latest technologies and revolutionizing existing workflows and processes.

Purpose

To co-ordinate and control the receipt, storage, configuration (including firmware / software), quality control and shipping of stock so as to optimise the selling of equipment while at the same time living up to set standards of accountability. To keep and generate such management information as may be required to take informed decisions and to ultimately ensure productivity targets are achieved for all processes to run smoothly and promptly.

Responsibilities

Management of storage & movement of stock

Manage Warehouse in compliance with company's policies & procedures

Liaise with clients, suppliers and transport companies on all warehouse, International & Local shipping and stock requirements

Produce reports and statistics regularly as agreed with COO (IN/OUT status report, obsolete stock report, MANCO report, etc)

Drive feedback and monitoring of stock and service quality

Oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution, stock levels and maintenance of operations for all company's offices

Setup layout and ensure efficient space utilization

Adhere to all warehousing, handling and shipping legislation requirements

Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security

Understanding the company's business & products to meet stock requirements

Maintain stock bin / locations in coop with Segment Managers / General Managers as defined [segment separation, demo, RMA's]

Effective control over POD's and customs forms in terms of process and procedure.

Arrange checking of demo kits

Manage movements of stock- in & outbound ensuring reduced costs of holding stock while meeting customer demand

Manage invoicing to keep track of products for inventory control, as well as to verify the received quantity, items, and update inventory

Facilitate over-the-counter sales in cooperation with sales coordinators

Prepare and manage Warehouse annual budget.

Management of Stock Accuracy

Manage stock control and reconcile with data storage system

Plan and oversee stock take on a quarterly basis in cooperation with Segment Managers/ General Managers

Perform cycle counts / reporting as scheduled

Clarify and report on all stock adjustments and discrepancies

Uphold the quality pre-delivery testing/ bonding of equipment.

Customer Relations

Maintain sound customer relations/satisfaction by ensuring professional service delivery & follow-up on deliveries with external clients

Uphold accountable stock / workshop processes & standards with internal clients.

People Management

Provide direction, guidance and support to the team in line with business and Warehouse objectives

Actively promote continuous performance management toward team/department and individual KPAs and performance metrics

Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures (in consultation with HR) throughout the Warehouse team

Ensure optimal operations and administration within the Warehouse team

In consultation with HR, identify and address any skills gaps within the Warehouse team.

Supervision of the Warehouse team which also involves performance & disciplinary management according to company P&P's. (In consultation with HR should it be required)

Alleviating and optimizing admin of Warehouse team.

Requirements

5+ year's experience in a managerial capacity

10+ years Warehousing experience

Relevant tertiary qualification in Logistics Or Supply Chain Management strong recommendation

Expertise and understanding in warehouse management procedures and best practices

Proficient knowledge of inventory and inventory controls

Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives

Strong knowledge of Warehousing (KPIs)

Leadership skills and ability to manage staff

Strong decision making and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Managerial skills preferably in technical environment

IT proficiency/ Experience on Sage 300 (ERP System) and Granite (Warehouse Management System)

Ability to effectively liaise with customers

Thorough knowledge on international logistics - import/export regulations, Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVOC), dangerous goods, etc

Accountability: Integrity; reliability

Able to manage, guide and lead employees

Conceptual; coordinating; organising; systematic; accuracy, self-management

Physical demands: As required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

Valid unendorsed driver's license and own transport

Availability to travel when required

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Education:

Bachelors (Required)
Experience:

managerial: 5 years (Required) Warehousing: 10 years (Required) import/export regulations: 5 years (Required) Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVOC): 5 years (Required) dangerous goods: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person