Job Title : Logistics & Warehouse Manager
Sector Title : Freight/ Logistics & Shipping
Area : Eastern Cape
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Our client is searching for a Logistics & Warehouse Manager The successful candidate would be required to manage all staff and other cost elements of the logistics function in line with the budget for the financial year More specifically this part of the business has not had needs a person that can provide and authority over the existing team thus improving productivity and stabilityPrimary position is to oversee and manage all operations and administration of the distribution warehouse inclusive of receiving processing dispatching and delivery of stock through to stores
Key Performance Indicators
Stock
Primary position is to oversee and manage all operations and administration of the distribution warehouse inclusive of receiving processing dispatching and delivery of stock through to stores therefore overage and shortages as well
Will liaise closely with other departments to ensure a maximum flow of stock through the Warehouse
Will ensure that all packing kimbelling and pricing requirements are followed correctly
Analyse data to monitor performance and plan improvements and demand
Controllable Expenses
It is solely the responsibility of the Manager to control his controllable expenses as this directly affects the profitability of the Warehouse This includes staff packing and wrapping teas and cleaning etc
Identify & deliver operation cost reduction
Manage performance of Staff
Security
Managing the security in all aspects of the business and ensuring that security procedures are strictly adhered to
Staff
Management of Staff including Discipline as required
Manage performance of Staff
Payroll / Leave &ndash ensure payroll is sent to finance timeously
Quality
Control the standard of administration and procedures in the production area and enforce the relevant disciplines to maintain these standards
Manage the Quality Assurance and supplier charges reports
Housekeeping
Enforcing strict control over the cleanliness and tidiness of the production area at all times to maintain a high standard
To carry out any other reasonable duties as required by Management
Develop and implement an integrated logistics strategy monitoring the quality quantity cost and efficiency of the movement and warehousing of goods
General assistance other duties eg making stickers invoicing and stock receipts
Company Vehicles
Management of all Company vehicles
Health & Safety
Establish/ Chair Health and Safety Committee
Ensure work area complies with Occupational Health & Safety Act
Safety Rep & First Aider appointed and trained
Identify Risk Areas
Contracted Transporters
Negotiating the services of third party carriers
Monitoring service of third party carriers
Requirements
Minimum 3 to 5 years experience in similar role
Clothing Retail experience will be an advantage
Matric
Diploma/Certificate in Logistics/ Warehousing will be an advantage
Valid Drivers License &ndash Code 8 unendorsed
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to use own initiative
Good attention to detail
Good communication skills
A proven ability to manage staff and ensure maximum productivity
Must have good computer literacy skills with MS Office
Salary Market related
Please forward updated resume in MS Word with your application Note if no correspondence is received within 6 weeks of your application please consider your application as unsuccessful