Key Responsibilities:

1. Warehouse and Distribution Management:
   
   • Contribute to the development and recommendation of strategic plans to achieve operational goals.
   • Ensure efficient warehouse operations that meet both operational and customer demands.
   • Oversee the receipt, packing, storage, and dispatch of goods, ensuring accurate documentation.
   • Manage inventory levels and perform regular physical counts, reconciling with the automated system.
   • Optimize warehouse space layout to meet current and future capacity requirements.
   • Ensure proper storage of hazardous materials in compliance with regulations.
   • Establish and maintain high-security standards within the warehouse.
   • Collaborate with partners for daily planning and deliveries.
2. Stock Management and Control:
   
   • Oversee the process of stock receipts, ensuring accurate entry into the system.
   • Investigate any stock variances and implement rectification plans.
3. Compliance:
   
   • Adhere to internal controls and procedures, ensuring integrity and compliance with regulations.
   • Assist in identifying and monitoring risks within the warehouse and distribution areas.
   • Maintain a safe working environment by following Health, Safety, and Environmental procedures.
   • Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation, ISO standards, and regulations.
4. Customer Service Management:
   
   • Foster positive relationships with internal and external customers to ensure the highest quality of service.
   • Represent the company in meetings with relevant stakeholders.
   • Demonstrate problem-solving skills and integrity in line with company values.
   • Provide reports to management on stakeholder-related matters.
5. Staff Supervision:
   
   • Ensure all employees have signed performance agreements.
   • Monitor employee performance through regular appraisals and collaborate with HR on performance development plans.
   • Provide ongoing training and address employee relations matters as they arise.
6. Cost and Financial Control:
   
   • Contribute to budget preparation and promote the efficient use of financial resources.
   • Monitor and control expenditures to stay within budget and financial guidelines.
   • Identify opportunities to reduce costs and optimize resource usage.

Qualifications:

• Minimum: Diploma in Warehouse Management, Distribution, or Logistics (NQF 6).
• Advantageous: Bachelor’s Degree in Warehouse Management, Distribution, or Logistics (NQF 7).

Experience:

• Minimum: 5 years in warehouse or distribution/logistics in a manufacturing environment, with up to 3 years in a supervisory role.

Technical Competencies:

• Proficient in MS Office Suite and relevant discipline-specific software.
• Strong understanding of warehousing and distribution processes.