Operations Manager – Supply Chain and Logistics Management/Warehouse

On Line Personnel; East London; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in East London is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee supply chain and warehouse operations. The role includes inventory management, client interaction, and people management within the FMCG industry. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience and a relevant logistics qualification. The position offers a salary between R33,000 and R50,000 per month.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience within the FMCG industry.
• Management of small fleet of vehicles.
• Experience in handling and storage of dangerous goods.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all clients are onboarded onto the Cargowise system.
• Manage warehouse space to maximize storage capacity.
• Lead and manage warehouse staff, ensuring operational efficiencies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Customer relationship management

Supervisory skills

Leadership skills

Sound warehousing operations skills

Computer literacy

Education

Grade 12

Supply Chain and Logistics Management Diploma/Degree

Tools

Cargowise Warehouse Management system

Job description

Job Position: Operations Manager – Supply Chain and Logistics Management/Warehouse

Ref: 5064

Location: East London

Salary: R33000 to R50000 per month commensurate with qualification and experience

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Qualifications / Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Relevant tertiary qualification – Supply Chain and Logistics Management Diploma/Degree
• Minimum of 5 years experience within the FMCG industry
• Management of small fleet of vehicles
• Experience of storage of chemicals and understanding the associated risks
• Experience on Cargowise Warehouse Management system
• Attention to detail and business acumen
• Organisational skills and excellent customer relationship management skills
• Supervisory and leadership skills
• Sound warehousing operations and warehouse management skills
• Sound knowledge in the handling, storage and transportation of dangerous goods
• Sound level of computer literacy – MS Office

Key Performance Areas:

Inventory management:

• Ensure that all clients are on-boarded onto Cargowise warehouse management system
• Ensure that automated stock on hand reports are setup for clients
• Ensure that Cargowise system is effectively used for client stock takes
• Ensure weekly plan accounts for cycle counts for entire product range
• Ensure each client account is subjected to a monthly physical stock count comparing the physical stock on floor to Cargowise stock at hand in line with the SLA requirements
• Ensure that cycle counts and stock take results are submitted to clients in line with SLA requirements

Operations:

• Chep recons – ensure weekly Chep reconciliations are completed and documented
• Material handling equipment – ensure that all MHE checklists are reviewed daily and that all deviations and repairs required are attended to
• Manage warehouse space to maximise storage capacity and streamline product movement
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations and company policies within the warehouse

Client interaction:

• Ensure all client complaints are being dealt with timeously
• Submit a monthly report to the General Manager, detailing complaints received
• Attend SLA meetings with clients where required

People management:

• Leading and managing warehouse staff, assigning tasks and ensuring proper training to maintain operational efficiencies
• Contract labour management

Finance:

• Ensure that all operational billing activities are accounted for monthly
• Review monthly billing schedules
• Cost control measure to be put in place