Job Description

Manage warehouse and logistics operations to ensure efficient movement of raw materials and finished goods to meet cost, productivity, and timeline targets.
Qualifications and Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or similar
• 5 years' experience in logistics/warehousing and planning within a manufacturing environment
• Must have a track record in planning, shipping, warehouse management, and inventory systems
• Knowledge of import and export logistics processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Exposure and implementation of Kanban principles

Key Performance Areas:
Warehousing:

• Raw material and finished goods management - receiving, daily stock movements, storage, picking and dispatch
• Inventory management - stock levels, disposal of redundant, obsolete, and slow-moving stock, stock returns, and stock cycle counts according to Kanban principles
• Warehouse compliance and housekeeping, including health and safety regulations
• Manage departmental budget, improve operational efficiencies and reduce costs
• Reporting - delivery planning boards, production plans, and material issuing schedules
• Manage and train subordinates

Logistics:

• Carrier selection and contract negotiation - Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and rates
• Shipment planning and despatch - plan, load, and dispatch both domestic and export
• Planning and monitoring of inbound and outbound deliveries
• Process optimisation - organise the warehouse, plot routes, and shipments
• Respond to issues and complaints
• Ensure all operations adhere to laws, guidelines, and ISO requirements

Skills Required