Warehouse Manager

Fempower; Durban; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Durban is seeking a Warehouse Manager to oversee the performance and well-being of the warehouse operations. You will ensure cost control, compliance with quality standards, and continuous improvement in operations. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of experience in a similar role, with a tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management. This position offers opportunities to contribute to a dynamic team and enhance warehouse processes.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years in Warehousing & Distribution Management role within a QSR/FMCG environment.
• Grade 12 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall performance and well-being of the warehouse.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and quality standards.
• Plan and report on warehouse activities.

Skills

Warehousing & Distribution Management

Inventory Management

Supply Chain Management

People Management

Problem Solving

Education

Tertiary degree in Supply Chain / Logistics Management

Tools

Advanced Warehouse Management System

MS Excel

MS Great Plains

Job description

Overview

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for the overall performance and well-being of the warehouse receiving, storage and picking departments of the distribution centre, its staff and its customers. Monitoring operational capacity and process to ensure the sustainability of the distribution centre and warehouse operations at the right cost and to the right quality standards.

Key Functional Responsibilities

1. Cost control
   • Warehouse expenditure is managed within budget.
   • Labour is managed within budgeted KPI’s.
   • Stock losses are managed within budgeted KPI’s.
   • Stock damages are managed within budgeted KPI’s.
   • Repairs and maintenance are managed within budgeted KPI’s.
   • Machinery is managed within budgeted KPI’s.
   • Cost overruns are investigated, and appropriate countermeasures are instituted to prevent further overruns.
   • Expenditure is recorded in correct period.
   • Accounts are accurate.
2. Process Compliance
   • Consistently compliant with all Company procedures.
   • Warehouse quality standards are consistently maintained in accordance with requirements.
   • Pass all internal and external quality audits.
   • Audit gaps are closed within prescribed due dates.
   • Perform staff on the job procedure assessments weekly.
   • Shift expenditure is managed within shift budget. Cost overruns for shift are investigated, and appropriate counter measures are instituted to prevent further overruns.
3. Continuous Improvement
   • Process, quality, service level and cost improvements are actively pursued through the process.
4. Picking
   • Picking is accurate according to agreed target.
   • Provide resources required according to pick plan.
5. Receiving
   • Receiving is accurate according to agreed target.
   • Provide resources required to achieve receiving plan.
   • Floor is clear before pick.
   • All pallets are labelled.
6. Facility and equipment maintenance
   • Assets are well maintained, clean and good working order.
   • Warehouse is well maintained, neat and clean.
   • Health and safety repairs are completed without delay.
   • Preventative maintenance is carried out according to program.
   • Everything has a place; every place is labelled, and everything is in its place.
   • Attend and contribute to daily Max sessions.
7. Planning
   • Activities are planned.
   • Activities are resourced according to plan.
   • Sign off weekly plan.
   • Review daily plan.
   • Assist in preparation of budget.
8. Reporting
   • Provide daily and weekly plan versus actual report.
   • Reports are accurate.
   • Report deadlines are met.
   • Variance vs budget / plans are explained.
9. Risk management
   • Sprinkler and fire systems always in 100% working order.
   • Racks inspected per procedure.
   • Refrigeration plant and equipment is maintained according to specification.
   • Generator is maintained according to specification.
   • Comply with all relevant legislation.
10. People management
    • Hold monthly team meetings.
    • Conduct formal One-on-One meetings with direct reports at least once per month.

Minimum Requirements

• 5 – 7 Years in Warehousing & Distribution Management role within a QSR / FMCG environment.
• Grade 12 with Tertiary degree in Supply Chain / logistics Management or similar.
• Intermediate to advanced MS Office PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and Advanced MS Excel Skills
• Advanced Warehouse Management System’s experience
• Advanced MS Great Plains

Work Experience Required

• 5-7 Years in Management:
• Warehousing & Distribution Shift Management
• Inventory Management
• Supply Chain Management
• People Management
• Disciplinary Enquiries
• Health & Safety Management
• Facility & Asset Management
• Contingency Planning & Management
• Best Practice / Continuous Improvement Management
• Management of multi temperature stock items
• Management of complex, multi-site, multi-disciplinary, multi-culture organizations.
• Integrated strategy formulation and execution within large organizations of 400 plus employees

Personal Competencies and Skills Required

• Ability to take responsibility
• Great attention to detail
• Exceptional time management skills
• Planning and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic team
• Results and deadline driven
• Problem solving capabilities
• Disciplined approach
• Management, Planning and organizing skills. The ability to work and leady dynamically, be result and deadline driven with good problem-solving skills.