Job Description

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Warehouse Manager within a plastics company based in Cape Town.

Responsibilities

• Strategically manage warehouse in compliance with companyxe2x80x99s 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
• Manage stock control and reconcile with data storage system
• Audit and report inventory while making recommendations on which items to order and restock
• Cycle counting of stock is performed throughout the month and all variances investigated and resolved before month end
• Cross department issue and receiving of stock in the form of raw materials and finished goods and investigate and resolve differences between theoretical and actual issues/receipts daily
• Prepare annual budget
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, and transport companies
• Plan work rotas, assign tasks appropriately and appraise results
• Recruit, select, orient, coach and motivate employees
• Produce reports and statistics regularly (IN/OUT status report, obsolete stock report etc.)
• Receive feedback and monitor the quality of services provided. Communicate with other departments to achieve overall effective results
• Responsible for security of stock and implementing procedures to pick up on discrepancies immediately
• Manage all company vehicles, vehicle licencing and making sure the vehicles are always roadworthy, neat, and well maintained
• Any other reasonable tasks requested of you
• Please note that your duties and responsibilities may differ from time to time depending on the operational needs of the business

Requirements

• 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
• Leadership skills and ability manage staff
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail ensuring accuracy
• BS degree or diploma in logistics, supply chain management or business administration
• Valid driverxe2x80x99s licence
• Valid forklift licence
• High ethical standards

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by either filling in the online application form or emailing your CV to

Alternatively, you are also welcome to contact Shannon on 021 180 0776

Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

RPO Recruitment