Warehouse Manager

Aleon Pty Ltd; Mbombela; Presencial; ZAR 334.800 - 558.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A logistics company in Mpumalanga is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to oversee all aspects of warehouse management, including receiving, storage, and dispatching operations. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, maintain productivity targets, and manage staff effectively. A strong background in logistics and warehouse management practices is essential, along with excellent communication and leadership skills.

Formación

• Proven work experience as a warehouse manager.
• Expertise in warehouse management procedures and best practices.
• Strong knowledge of warehousing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Hands-on experience with warehouse management software and databases.

Responsabilidades

• Strategically manage warehouse in compliance with company policies.
• Oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution and maintenance operations.
• Setup layout and ensure efficient space utilization.
• Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security.
• Manage stock control and reconcile with data storage system.
• Produce reports and statistics regularly.
• Responsible for Transport, Stock Losses, Managing of Warehouse Employees.

Conocimientos

Warehouse management procedures

Leadership skills

Decision making

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Product knowledge of Pipes and Fittings

Logistics experience

Herramientas

Warehouse management software

Descripción del empleo

Our client is looking for an effective Warehouse Manager to direct receiving, warehousing and distribution operations. The candidate will oversee the efficient receipt, storage, value-adding servicing and dispatch of a wide variety of products.

Ultimately, the candidate should be able to ensure productivity targets are achieved and that all warehouse processes are running smoothly and promptly.

Because the candidate is needed throughout the warehouse in different areas, the candidate needs to multi-task like a human octopus. Jumping from storing new products to helping run shop dispatches, the candidate will be rushed off the feet.

Responsibilities

• Strategically manage warehouse in compliance with company’s policies and vision
• Oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution and maintenance operations
• Setup layout and ensure efficient space utilization
• Initiate, coordinate and enforce optimal operational policies and procedures
• Adhere to all warehousing, handling and shipping legislation requirements
• Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security
• Manage stock control and reconcile with data storage system
• Prepare annual budget
• Liaise with clients, suppliers and transport companies
• Produce reports and statistics regularly (IN/OUT status report, dead stock report etc.)
• Receive feedback and monitor the quality of services provided
• Processing orders and planning the dispatching of products
• Monitoring space and tracking stock levels
• Setting aside storage areas for new stock
• Partake in Branch stock takes
• Responsible for all Transport, Stock Losses, Managing of Warehouse Employees

Health and Safety duties

• Review the effectiveness of health and safety measures
• Identify potential hazards and major incidents at the workplace
• Assist his employer in establishing the cause of incidents at workplace
• Investigate employees’ complaints regarding health and safety at the workplace
• Make representations regarding the above to the employer, health and safety committee and the inspector
• Make representations to the employer in general with regard to health and safety in the workplace
• Inspect the workplace at agreed intervals, the representative must also give reasonable notice of his intention to do so, as employees may wish to present
• Participate with, and accompany inspectors (Dept. of Labour) during their inspections
• Attend the health and safety committee meeting

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a warehouse manager
• Expertise in warehouse management procedures and best practices
• Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives
• Strong knowledge of warehousing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Hands on experience with warehouse management software and databases
• Leadership skills and ability manage staff
• Strong decision making and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Must have logistics experience
• Product knowledge of: Pipes and Fittings, Irrigation, or Fluids.