Job Description

Afinta is searching for a Warehouse Manager to join the branch in Rustenburg. The purpose of this position is to oversee the maintenance of warehouse and labour-management systems and may be involved in operating automated storage and retrieval systems.

Requirements

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• Tertiary qualification in warehouse/logistics- desirable
• 5 years' experience in warehouse, automotive industry- Essential
• Must have previous Warehouse Supervisor/Manager experience
• Show ability to understand and grasp issues thrust upon him/her in the warehouse and to be able to come up with solutions that meet the branch manager's expectations.
• Management skills: planning and prioritizing the work of others, controlling projects.
• Clearly assigning responsibility for tasks and decisions.
• Setting clear objectives and measures.
• Monitoring process, progress, and results.
• Must have a good understanding of all the legislation, example the Health and Safety Act, Labour Relations Act, the Basic Conditions of Employment act, the Employment Equity Act etc.
• Must have a good understanding of warehouse and logistics management and have a xe2x80x9chands onxe2x80x9d operating style.
• Strongly Computer literate
• Decision making skills: initiate actions, take decisions, make recommendations in the warehouse.
• Negotiating skills: can negotiate skillfully in difficult situations with internal and external groups. Can settle differences. Can win concessions without damaging relationships. Can be direct and forceful as well as diplomatic
• Business acumen: know how business work. Knowledgeable in current warehouse and logistics practices, trends and information affecting the organization
• Understanding and ability to communicate effectively and conduct business in an appropriate professional business manner.
• Ability to work with management effectively and co-operatively above and below and analytical skills
• Clear criminal record

Key Performance Indicators includes, but not limited to.

Warehouse * Develop and implement stock control policies

• Managing the reconciliation of stock, monitor and report stock variances.
• Ensuring that the warehouse is operating effectively.
• Monitoring daily stock counts, identifying problems, shortages in shipments etc, investigating and taking corrective action thereon.
• Accounting for stock losses and ensuring effective controls are implemented to prevent stock theft.
• Ensure turnaround and lead times are adhered to by constantly monitoring performance by addressing and reporting poor performance.
• Supervise inbound parts as well as unpacking, checking of products.
• Responsible to oversee the distribution of stock as per allocation.
• Ensure shipments are received, checked, allocated and distributed to branches within the prescribed time frame.
• Handle all items returned for credit (RFC's) daily
• Handle parts returned to suppliers at least once a week

Management * Provide leadership and guidance to direct reports when required at Warehouse.

• Evaluate performance of direct reports by conducting performance reviews.
• Ensuring that all processes, procedures and working conditions fall within legal requirements.
• Define warehouse goals and objectives along with methods and measurements to achieve such goals.
• Develop subordinates in all facets of warehouse functions
• Responsible for the supervision of the drivers, vehicle maintenance and distribution routes

Other * Show ability to understand and grasp issues thrust upon him/her in the warehouse and to be able to come up with solutions that meet the branch manager's expectations.

• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.

Equity Statement

At Motus we are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goal

Please note that candidates not contacted within 2 weeks after the closing date must consider their applications as unsuccessful

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