Assistant Manager: Warehousing And Logistics

Tower Group; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in South Africa is seeking an experienced individual to oversee compliance with SOPs and safety protocols, ensuring efficient stock management and dispatch. Key qualifications include a relevant diploma in Operations/Supply Chain and at least 5 years of experience in Operations/Warehousing, including supervisory roles. The position demands expertise in supply chain processes and risk management, aiming for enhanced customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in Operations/Warehousing and Logistics.
• At least 3 years’ supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance with SOPs and safety protocols.
• Ensure effective internal stock management and timely dispatch.
• Engage stakeholders for customer satisfaction.

Skills

End-to-end supply chain knowledge

Understanding of business processes

ERP knowledge (SAP preferred)

Knowledge of relevant legislation

Vigilance and risk awareness

Safety knowledge

Business and financial acumen

Intermediate Excel skills

Education

Relevant diploma in Operations / Supply Chain management

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Job Purpose

To oversee compliance with SOPs and safety protocols to ensure effective internal stock management and accurate, timely despatch to customers.

Technical Pre-requisite

• End-to-end supply chain knowledge with relevant logistics and commercial knowledge in an operations / warehousing and logistics environment
• Understanding of the upstream and downstream aspects of business processes from a customer and supplier perspective
• ERP knowledge (SAP preferred)
• Insight into relevant legislation, regulations and compliance requirements, including ISO 140001, SARS, Clearing and Forwarding (rebate stores), LRA and Employee and Industrial Relations knowledge
• Vigilance and risk awareness (safety, environment and quality)
• Safety, first aid and firefighting knowledge
• Basic business and financial acumen
• Sound knowledge of the full MS Office suite with intermediate Excel

Changing Knowledge Requirements

• Managing engineering changes (e.g. in tracking invoice numbers on communication from Sales)
• Customer service requirements (e.g. order fluctuations and shift work)
• Changes to internal and external regulations, standards and compliance and reporting requirements
• Evolving technology and business changes (e.g. automation)
• Organisational growth goals and changes to organisational strategy and structure
• Industry benchmarks and best practices in all areas relevant to the role

Minimum Qualification

Relevant diploma, e.g. in Operations / Supply Chain management

Experience

5 years’ relevant experience in Operations / Warehousing and Logistics, including a minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience

Measurable Outputs

• Customer satisfaction and stakeholder engagement
• Compliance with operational SOPs
• Accurate, cost-effective inventory management
• Leadership and people management
• Safety and risk management
• Participation in growth and continuous improvement activities