DRAKE INTERNATIONAL:Warehouse Manager:Opportunity
Job description
Reporting directly to the managing director, the incumbent will be responsible for looking after a sophisticated distribution centre (9 500m2) and approximately 50 staff
Essential requirements:
Tertiary education: B Degree in Logistics/Supply Chain Management or related would be an advantage
Minimum of five years experience in distribution management in large, complex organisation in FMCG/retail industry
MS Office
MS Project would be an advantage
High energy levels
Good balance of hands on management with strategic skills
In touch and abreast of the market, market trends and industry best practice
Ability to deal with employees at all levels
Must display presence/character
Lateral thinker
Must be open to change and be adaptable
Must be assertive and have strong influencing skills
Process optimization and project management skills
Must have a strong logistics background with a reasonably high degree of general business/ financial/ people management knowledge
Drivers licence and own reliable vehicle
A clean criminal and credit record
Must be a South African National (Must have been born in RSA)
Main duties:
Managing various departments within the central distribution facility
Involvement in expansion project and the creation of additional facilities for the business
Formulation and implementation of processes, procedures and internal controls
Continuous improvement of production and productivity standards and logistics supply chain
Overseeing preventative maintenance program for all MHE
Managing risk and health and safety practices in accordance with OHSACT
Ensuring both output and productivity targets are met
Maintaining a high level of inventory accuracy
Managing third party service providers and ensuring that their SLA’s are continually reviewed and that agreed service levels are met
Managing supplier relationships and supplier compliance
Ensuring that products are warehoused in accordance with company policy
Maintaining a happy and productive workforce
Developing and managing direct reports
Managing budgets and expenses
Planning and optimizing space
To make application phone Veronica between 8am and 12am on 021 425 3300 for an initial telephonic screening. All CVs will be deleted.
Posted on 13 Mar 08:06
Contact details
Veronica
Drake International
+27 21 425 3300
