Job Description

Overview:


We are PepsiCo


PepsiCo is proud to be one of the worldxe2x80x99s leading food and beverage companies. Every day, we are dedicated to bringing our mission to create more smiles with every sip and every bite to life. Our products are enjoyed more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Our portfolio xe2x80x94 including Layxe2x80x99s, Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi and Quaker xe2x80x94 consists of many iconic brands that generate more than US $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales, helping to deliver more than US $70 billion in net revenue in 2020.


Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive. Through PepsiCo Positive, we are charting a new course to drive positive action for the planet and people. PepsiCo Positive is an end-to-end strategic business transformation with sustainability at the centre of how we will create growth and value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change.


In South Africa (SA), you will find our products across the region at breakfast, lunch or dinner. At the gym or on the field. In the office or on the go. We refresh, restore and rejuvenate our consumers all day, every day with our key brands including Simba, Lay's, Liqui Fruit and Bokomo range of cereals. PepsiCo SA employs more than 13, 000 people across our three business divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages. Responsibilities:
What wexe2x80x99re looking for:


We are looking for a Warehouse Manager to join our dynamic team. The role is physically located in Germiston, Gauteng reporting to the Central Distribution Center (CDC) Manager. The role is responsible for the day to day management of the warehouse operations.


The successful candidate will also be responsible for the following:

• Manage warehouse operations end to end, including but not limited to the following key process activities: (Receiving inventory, plant production and put aways, storage, picking, packing, checking and loading).
• Maintain plan production through timely factory clearance of finished goods.
• Ensure freight optimization through effective load planning & Scheduling achieving desired TAT.
• Responsible for total warehouse picking and loading/offloading Primary Distribution (Inbound & Outbound), Secondary Distribution & Exports.
• Develop, monitor and adapt KPIxe2x80x99S to address operational and Performance requirements.
• Track KPI reports and reason out any deviation from the targets and take appropriate measures to avoid errors.
• Ensure all work equipment (MHE) are used in proper manner, maintained properly and functioning to its maximum capacity.
• Maintain safe working conditions and environment.
• Executing FIFO procedures to track productsxe2x80x99 freshness.
• Responsible for total warehouse thru-put and productivity
• Directly responsible for Warehouse Management System security and data accuracy.
• Effectively utilize warehousing space for inbound and outbound materials Control accuracy of shipments and goods received in order to maintain traceability and product loss and minimized penalties.
• Actively support Plant/distribution/supply chain/shipping cost management projects.
• Be Able to Effectively communicate with all Business stakeholders at all levels, Frontline, support and leadership.
• Responsible for total engagement of warehouse Team and OHS

OEP:

• Define warehouse department using SIPOC Model
• Clearly defined PIxe2x80x99s and KPIxe2x80x99s and process maps to task levels
• Effective SOPxe2x80x99s for all critical taskxe2x80x99s
• Sound and effective SLAxe2x80x99s for warehouse operations.
• Effective routines and Reviewxe2x80x99s
• Updating of Visual management.

Cost:

• Ensure cost per case targets are met
• Inbound and Outbount on site TAT
• Stock Variances/Damages
• Manage Pallet costs within targets set
• Ensure no outstanding pallets to be written off
• Manage overtime by proper planning.
• Manage absenteeism < 2%.
• Ensure limited use of contract labour (only where justified and approved by HR)
• Manage all Warehouse assets.

Service:

• Ensure 95% Service Level (Fill rate)
• Ensure 95% On time Delivery
• Ensure accurate and timely communication of delays to pro-actively manage customers

Quality:

• Manage stock rotation to ensure no write offs for expired/rotation stock
• Ensure 100% adherence to Health, Safety and AIB procedures and regulations.
• Ensure on time submission of Key Control quarterly feedback and sample results.
• Manage and track all non-conforming quality issues for escalation and resolution

People:

• Provides Senior Leadership to the whole warehouse team
• Implement Monthly Site town hall
• Managing staff performance and take corrective action.
• Identify training needs for warehouse staff.
• Ensure sound management policies and practices are in place and adhered to.
• Manage contract labor (where justified) and ensure source documentation is validated on hours worked/overtime etc.
• Plan and set shifts for Warehouse employees.
• Ensure disciplinary action is taken where recurring deviations to standards are found

Qualifications: What will qualify you for the role

• 3 Year Tertiary qualification in related field
• 3 Years management experience in similar role dealing with extensive people management
• Own vehicle necessary
• Computer literate in MS Office.
• People Leadership
• Drive for Results
• Motivating others and Inspiring Trust
• Strong communication skills