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Warehouse Manager
Reference: 10904 AV
Consultant: Anneke Viviers
Job Description:
- Supervising Warehouse Operations: Managing the daily activities of the warehouse, including receiving, storing, and shipping goods.
- Inventory Management: Ensuring accurate inventory levels through regular cycle counts and reconciliation.
- Staff Management: Hiring, training, and supervising warehouse staff, including delegating tasks and creating schedules.
- Logistics Coordination: Overseeing the flow of goods in and out of the warehouse, coordinating with suppliers and transportation companies.
- Safety and Compliance: Implementing and enforcing safety procedures, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and maintaining a safe work environment.
- Equipment Management: Inspecting and maintaining warehouse equipment, arranging for repairs and replacements.
- Budgeting and Planning: Assisting in developing and managing the warehouse budget, planning expenses, and contributing to financial goals.
- Performance Monitoring: Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) such as order accuracy, on-time delivery, and productivity, and developing action plans to improve performance.
- Relationship Management: Maintaining positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, suppliers, and transport companies.
- Continuous Improvement: Identifying areas for improvement in warehouse operations, implementing best practices, and utilizing technology to streamline processes and improve productivity.
- Reporting: Generating reports on warehouse performance, inventory levels, and other relevant metrics.
Qualifications:
- Proven ability to lead, manage and motivate a team, delegate tasks, and manage performance.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with staff, clients, and other stakeholders.
- Ability to analyse situations, identify problems, and the skill to develop effective solutions for solving these problems.
- Technical Skills, which includes familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory management software.
- Knowledge and understanding of health and safety regulations, as well as warehousing and shipping practices.
How to Apply:
- Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za.
- If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
- We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
- Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.
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