Finished Goods Warehouse Manager

Cape Herb & Spice; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finished Goods Warehouse Manager to lead a dynamic team in optimizing warehouse operations. This role is pivotal in ensuring service quality, product safety, and compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will drive continuous improvement initiatives and leverage ERP systems to enhance stock management. If you are a proactive leader with a passion for logistics and supply chain management, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and management skills required.
• Experience in FMCG Warehouse Management and ERP systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the warehouse team and ensure productivity and safety.
• Implement stock control best practices for inventory accuracy.

Skills

Leadership Skills

ERP/WMS Systems Knowledge

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking Skills

Education

BCom in Logistics/Supply Chain

Level 4 CIPS qualification

FMCG Warehouse Management Experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Purpose
The Finished Goods Warehouse Manager leads the finished goods warehouse team to ensure department metrics are achieved in a safe, timely, quality, cost efficient and productive manner.

The Finished Goods Warehouse Manager is accountable for the achievement of service quality and reliability, product food safety, stock integrity, productivity, and HSE compliance.

In addition, the Finished Goods Warehouse Manager will be a key driver in development and implementation of process improvement initiatives.

Key Functional Duties

1. Manage and lead the warehouse team.
2. Measure and improve effectiveness of activities and employee performance.
3. Supervise the operations in the finished goods warehouse.
4. Drive continuous improvement in the department.
5. Utilize ERP system and reports to improve and control stock levels and movements.
6. Implement stock control best practices / processes to ensure inventory accuracy.
7. Ensure ERP system transaction accuracy.
8. Liaise with internal departments and customers regarding sales order statuses.
9. Plan and coordinate work schedule to ensure customer service levels are achieved.
10. Maintain department standards in line with the company Food Safety and HSE programmes.
11. Perform administrative duties as required.
12. Accountable for inventory integrity and accuracy.

Required Knowledge And Skills

1. Proven leadership and management skills.
2. Sound working knowledge of ERP / WMS systems.
3. Verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
4. Ability to build cross functional relationships with colleagues and customers.
5. Strong multi-tasking skills in a fast-paced working environment.

Required Education / Experience

1. BCom in Logistics / Supply Chain and / or Level 4 CIPS qualification.
2. FMCG Warehouse Management experience and + 4 years' experience within a similar role.
3. Experience or strong interest in using ERP systems.
4. Proficiency in MS Excel and Word.

Personal Characteristics

1. Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
2. Proactive nature with good business sensibility.
3. Decisiveness and ability to provide direction.
4. Hands-on commitment to getting the job done.
5. Good time management and ability to multi-task.