Job Description

Qualification and Experience required:

• Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Warehousing, Logistics or Finance essential
• 5 Yearsxe2x80x99 relevant working experience in an FMCG or similar environment with specific reference to managing teams
• Computer literacy on MS Office packages with specific reference to Excel
• Working knowledge of SAP would be advantageous
• Thorough understanding of financial reporting and control procedures essential

Responsibilities:Reporting, Systems and Processes

• Responsible for reporting on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Continuous review of relevant systems and ensure new implementation, where applicable.
• Ensure food safety standards & housekeeping are always adhered to.
• Ensure effective use of the Warehouse Management System
• Monitor existing processes and procedures to ensure maximum utilization of resources
• Ensure stock control processes are followed to minimize unauthorized removal of product/materials from the store or warehouse premises
• Manage all warehousing procedures.
• Ensure that relevant stock control systems are up to date and accurate.

Distribution, Planning and Operations

• Execution of FEFO/FIFO
• Responsible for inventory management
• Manage Annual Financial Audits & regular stock takes
• Manage stock issuing to production departments
• Hygiene and housekeeping management
• Vehicle loading management
• Ensure equipment is effectively utilized and properly maintained.
• Plan future capacity requirements
• Manage annual procedure updates.
• Responsible for the management of relevant warehouse associated costs

Health and safety

• Ensure that store and warehouse standards are in compliance with national safety regulations
• Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security in the work environment
• Participate in safety forums and attend relevant training/programmes
• Report all safety incidents to the relevant people
• Comply with safety policies and procedures
• Wear protective clothing (where applicable) at all times

Employee management and development:

• Ensure overall compliance to relevant procedures and policies
• Ensure that all team members have clearly defined job profiles
• Regular goal reviews are completed to assess achievement of results
• Support, coaching and mentoring is continuously provided to ensure that objectives are met
• Appropriate allocation of resources to meet operational demands
• Ensure adequate succession planning in order to meet ongoing and anticipated business requirements

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