Our Kerchanshe Trading Company is looking for an effective Warehouse Manager to direct receiving, warehousing and distribution operations. A warehouse manager is the main point of contact for an essential part of the supply chain process. This means that you will have to be experienced in warehousing, managing warehouse workers, processes, and a warehouse management system. You will be in charge of maintaining safety standards to ensure that products are dispatched and delivered safely and efficiently.
Being a warehouse manager also means you have to work closely with the other warehouse employees and lead them to meet, and even exceed productivity targets. This role is great for natural leaders and proficient communicators, as you will be your team's main point of contact.
Most importantly, you will be responsible for the health and safety of company’s employees. Warehouses can be extremely dangerous places to work, especially if the equipment or products are mishandled or damaged in any way. Therefore you will have to have previous, extensive experience working within a warehouse and an absolute understanding of the basic operations of a warehouse. You will also need to have been technically trained in fundamental warehouse operations, such as Supply chain management system (SCMS), Warehouse Management System (WMS), Enterprise Management System (ERP), Inventory Management system and Kaizon management system certificate of basic training.
Job Description
You will oversee the efficient receipt, storage, value-adding servicing and dispatch of a wide variety of products.
Ultimately, you should be able to ensure productivity targets are achieved and that all warehouse processes are running smoothly and promptly.
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 of the warehouse
Manage stock control and reconcile with data storage system
Prepare annual budget and reports as a given company’s schedule
Liaise with clients, suppliers and transport department if necessary
Plan work rote’s, assign tasks appropriately and appraise results
Recruit, select, orient, coach and motivate employees
Produce reports and statistics regularly (IN/OUT status report, dead stock report etc)
Receive feedback and monitor the quality of services provided
Job Requirement
Qualification
MA/BSC degree in logistics, supply chain management or business administration or related field of study with Eight (8) years direct work experience out of which 4 year as a Warehouse Manager
Required Skill
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
