Operations Manager (Logistics)

Hlabahlosile; East London; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in East London is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee warehouse operations, manage a small fleet, and ensure compliance with safety policies. Ideal candidates should have a relevant qualification and minimum 5 years of experience in the industry. Responsibilities include managing inventory systems and client interactions, ensuring operational efficiency and product integrity.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 qualification required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within the Industry.
• Strong understanding of chemical storage and associated risks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all clients are on boarded onto Cargowise Warehouse Management System.
• Manage weekly CHEP reconciliations and documentation.
• Implement quality checks to ensure product integrity.

Skills

Management of small fleet of vehicles

Experience of storage of chemicals

Cargowise Warehouse Management system

Education

Relevant Tertiary qualification, Supply Chain and Logistics Management Diploma / Degree

Job description

Summary

POSITION INFO :

Position : Operations Manager

Area : East London

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Relevant Tertiary qualification, Supply Chain and Logistics Management Diploma / Degree

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within the Industry
• Management of small fleet of vehicles
• Experience of storage of chemicals and understanding the associated risks
• Experience on Cargowise Warehouse Management system

Inventory Management

• Ensure that all clients are on boarded onto Cargowise 1 Warehouse Management System
• Ensure that automated stock on hand reports is set up for clients
• Ensure that the Cargowise system is effectively used for client’s stock takes
• Ensure weekly plan accounts for cycle counts for entire production range
• Ensure each client account is subjected toa monthly physical stock count comparing the physical stock on floor to Cargowise stock at hand in line with SLA requirements
• Ensure that cycle counts and stock takes results are submitted to client in line SLA requirements

Operations

• Chep recons ensure weekly CHEP reconciliations are completed and documented
• Material Handling equipment ensures that all MHE checklist are reviewed daily and that all deviations and repairs are attended to
• Claims ensure that all claims or potential claims are being logged and investigated
• Warehouse lay0out and optimization managing warehouse space to maximise storage capacity and streamline product movement
• Quality control implementing quality checks to ensure product integrity throughout the warehouse process
• Compliance management ensure adherence to safety and compony policies within the warehouse

Client Interaction

• Ensure all clients complaints are being with timeously
• Submit a monthly report to general Manager, detailed complaints received
• Attend SLA meetings with clients where required to do so

People Management

• Leading and managing warehouse staff, assigning task and ensuring proper training to maintain operational efficiencies