Warehouse Manager
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<p>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.</p><p>Ultimately, the candidate should be able to ensure productivity targets are achieved and that all warehouse processes are running smoothly and promptly.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Strategically manage warehouse in compliance with companys policies and vision</li><li>Oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution and maintenance operations</li><li>Setup layout and ensure efficient space utilization</li><li>Initiate, coordinate and enforce optimal operational policies and procedures</li><li>Adhere to all warehousing, handling and shipping legislation requirements</li><li>Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security</li><li>Manage stock control and reconcile with data storage system</li><li>Prepare annual budget</li><li>Liaise with clients, suppliers and transport companies</li><li>Produce reports and statistics regularly (IN/OUT status report, dead stock report etc.)</li><li>Receive feedback and monitor the quality of services provided</li><li>Processing orders and planning the dispatching of products</li><li>Monitoring space and tracking stock levels</li><li>Setting aside storage areas for new stock</li><li>Partake in Branch stock takes</li><li>Responsible for all Transport, Stock Losses, Managing of Warehouse Employees</li></ul><p><strong>Health and Safety duties</strong>:</p><ul><li>Review the effectiveness of health and safety measures</li><li>Identify potential hazards and major incidents at the workplace</li><li>Assist his employer in establishing the cause of incidents at workplace</li><li>Investigate employees complaints regarding health and safety at the workplace</li><li>Make representations regarding the above to the employer, health and safety committee and the inspector</li><li>Make representations to the employer in general with regard to health and safety in the workplace</li><li>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</li><li>Participate with, and accompany inspectors (Dept. of Labour) during their inspections</li><li>Attend the health and safety committee meeting</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Proven work experience as a warehouse manager</li><li>Expertise in warehouse management procedures and best practices</li><li>Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives</li><li>Strong knowledge of warehousing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)</li><li>Hands on experience with warehouse management software and databases</li><li>Leadership skills and ability manage staff</li><li>Strong decision making and problem solving skills</li><li>Excellent communication skills</li><li>Must have logistics experience</li><li>Product knowledge of: Pipes and Fittings, Irrigation, or Fluids.</li></ul>
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