National Warehouse, Logistics And Transport Manager

The Focus Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology distributor in South Africa seeks a National Warehouse and Logistics Manager to enhance and manage national warehouse operations. The role involves overseeing logistics, supplier management, and the vehicle fleet. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of warehouse management experience, strong leadership abilities, and be self-motivated. This position is based at the head office in Sandton, Johannesburg, with responsibilities extending across various branches.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in warehouse management, with 2+ years in a management role.
• Experience in supply chain, fleet management, and logistics.
• South African Citizen / preference for EE candidates.

Responsibilities

• Control the flow of incoming and outgoing products to ensure timely deliveries.
• Manage warehouse operations and inventory control.
• Oversee logistics for all branches and negotiate costs with suppliers.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Education

Relevant BA Degree (NQF7 or higher)

Tools

ACCPAC / SAGE

Granite

Job description

Overview

Our client is a long-standing Medical Technology company that is a distributor for medical technology products including medical equipment, devices and consumables for a number of Agencies across a wide range of therapeutic areas.

Job purpose / summary

The company wishes to employ a National Warehouse and Logistics Manager who will be responsible to enhance and manage the national warehouse, the company's warehouse management system, oversee National Logistics and suppliers and the company's vehicle fleet and fuel cards.

The main warehouse is at Head Office in Johannesburg with branches in major centres with smaller warehousing and logistics functions.

The successful candidate will be based at the Company's head office in Sandton Johannesburg and will report to the Operations Director.

Minimum requirements, skills required and territory

Preference will be given to EE candidates.

Qualification and requirements

Relevant BA Degree (NQF7 or higher)

Worked in a warehouse manager environment for more than 5 years with at least 2 years in a management role.

Demonstrate Leadership capabilities and experience including handling of team motivation, team performance and discipline.

Knowledge of transport / fleet / warehouse management.

In current role for more than 3 years (job movements criteria).

South African Citizen / EE requirements are given preference.

Skills required

ACCPAC / SAGE experience beneficial or related ERP.

Granite experiences an advantage.

Take responsibility for the safekeeping of stock under their care.

Ability to work well under pressure / frequent interruptions.

Willingness to take responsibility.

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Self-motivated individual.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English.

Willingness to work overtime when required.

Limited travel.

Job Responsibilities

Control the flow of incoming and outgoing products to ensure customers receive products on time.

Contain costs of all warehouse and logistics related issues.

Management of the warehouse.

Inventory control.

Material handling.

Customer service (Deliveries & Logistics).

Corporate fleet and fuels cards - management and investigation.

Overseeing warehousing and logistics for all branches.

Experience in Occupational Health and Safety.

Reporting on related budgets, expenses, progress of tasks etc.

Above average organisational skills.

Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) in English.

Source and negotiate costs for local shipping suppliers.

Improve the efficiency of the supply chain.

Technical skills

Problem solving.

Identifying critical issues with ease.

Creative thinking.

Fleet vehicle maintenance knowledge.

Warehouse management systems.

Developing, refining of processes and procedures.

ESG Reporting for Environmental.

Leadership skills

Facilitate effective team interaction.

Dispute resolution.

Effective team management.

Team performance appraisals.

Team mentorship for local and regional affiliated staff.