Requirements:

Post Graduate Degree in Logistics / Warehouse /
Supply Chain Management or related fields
(NQF 8)
6-8 years of experience in Logistics / Warehouse Management in a Manufacturing environment.
3-5 years should be at Management level.
Computer Literacy (MS Office Suite; SAP, ERP
Systems and job-specific software systems).
Knowledge of relevant Business Processes.
Knowledge of relevant Logistics, Warehousing
or related Processes and Practices.

Duties:

Contributes to creating and recommending strategic plans and reviews in order to achieve operational objectives.
Ensures an efficient warehouse operation which is able to fulfil operational and customer demand.
Plans, co-ordinates and monitors the receipt, packing, storage and dispatch of goods.
Manages movement, storage and preservation of all components.
Manages input of movements (transactions) of materials into the ERP system.
Manages maintenance of housekeeping.
Keep abreast with technological
advancements in the field to maintain a
competitive advantage.
Initiate continuous improvement initiatives
and projects toward optimising resources and
cost.
Seek to improve processes and capabilities to
enhance operations.
Manage and complete projects from planning
to implementation within budgetary
stipulations.
Contributes to the budget preparation
process.
Ensures the effective, efficient, economical
and transparent use of financial and other recourses.
Monitors expenditure against budget and ensures spending occurs within budgetary limits.
Explores opportunities to reduce costs.
Ensures divisional, regional and departmental budget monitoring in line with the company financial guidelines.
Monitors the operation of controls and
procedures in order to ensure the integrity of the company.
Develops and maintains a quality assurance
and improvement program that covers all
aspects of the policy and risk activity.
Identifies and monitors departmental risks
and develop and maintain a risk register.
Establishes and maintain a system to monitor
the dispositions of results communicated to
management.
Ensures that all action plans are in place to
address internal and external audit findings
and monitor progress against these plans.
Ensures compliance with relevant legislation
and policy frameworks within functional area
to prevent fruitless, wasteful and irregular
expenditure.
Works collaboratively with stakeholders by
establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Represents the company in meetings with
stakeholders.
Solves problems creatively whilst
demonstrating a high level of integrity in line
with the company core values.
Provides advice and guidance to Management on internal stakeholder related matters.
Manages relationships in accordance with policies and procedures and legal requirements.
Develops, implements and monitors a stakeholder management system.
Monitors and measures performance
quarterly by conducting employee appraisals.
Identifies areas of development and draws up
action plans to address poor performance.
Ensures ongoing training and development of
employees.
Addresses employee relations matters fairly
and promptly.
Sets performance objectives for team by
cascading of the organisations initiatives into
individual performance contracts.
Ensures that all employees have signed
performance agreements.
Monitors the implementation of HR policies
within the Department.