Job Description

Our client in the steel industry, based in Durban, is searching for an Assistant Warehouse Manager, with prior experience in the STEEL industry.
The successful incumbent will possess the following:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Matric.
• Supervisory skills/experience and a wealth of knowledge in STEEL products and industry
• Relevant Tertiary Qualification.
• Computer literate (MS Office & SAGE).
• Drivers license.

• Supervise inbound and outbound deliveries and ensure all goods are in order and quality standards.
• Supervise off - loading, record shortages, and reject damages.
• Monitor the returns process, and inform the relevant people including the sales staff.
• Count, weigh, measure items in order to verify against invoice orders.
• Ensure goods are stored per set out procedure with efficient space utlisation.
• Oversee efficient receipt, storage, including all value adding services.
• Investigate items that are not recorded in the receipt log book.
• Ensure efficient receipt of stock with relevant staff and document control.
• Perform stock counts at given times.
• Supervise, monitor and check all night shift loading.
• Prepare log/trip sheets for outbound vehicles during night shift.
• Supervise employees and implement disciplinary procedures where applicable.
• Supervise weekly shift allocation.
• Manage to control work process flow as per the ISO 9001 quality manual.
• Ensure the Health and Safety standards as per legislation and promote safe working conditions.
• Assist to initiate, co - ordinate and enforce operational policies and procedures.
• Work closely with SHEQ Officer to raise non - conformances where necessary in accordance with procedures.
• Prepare and conduct a six - monthly stock count.
• Ensure stock rotation and movement as per zoning.
• Supervise house - keeping.
• Assist with customer/supplier queries and complaints.
• Supervise and check all customer collections.
• Maintain service delivery and quality.

• Ability to lead and motivate the team.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to manage and deal with conflict in the workplace.