Group Warehouse Lead (Manager) - Durban at Alistair Group

Duties & Responsibilities

• Drafting daily reports for the Head of Warehousing based on all active operations, revenue reporting and risk forecasting.
• Ensuring warehouse systems and SOP's are implemented and followed at all times. 
• Oversee and direct the company warehouse day-to-day activities in line with Alistair Group objectives
• Facilitate/implement freight processes
• Oversee  budget review and approval of project expense
• Accountable for achieving business goals in line with overall company strategy agreed upon with the Head of Warehousing.
• Plan the goods and materials movement, distribution and storage to ensure excellent customer service at all times.
• Plan and direct full cycle and delivery to ensure timely delivery and arrival of goods and materials to relevant destinations.
• Coordinate transit inventories and materials .
• Supervises daily work schedules for own team members, monitoring performance, discipline and achievement of targets .

Formal Training/Education/ Experience

• Completed Degree in business, supply chain or related
• At least 7 or more years’ experience in a logistics/clearing & forwarding environment
• Management/operational management experience
• Knowledge and experience of sea freight, customs and import regulations in Africa

Knowledge & Skills

• Good organisation and planning skills/tracking skills
• International/African exposure.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and analytical skills.
• Customer service/client-facing skills.
• The ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure.

Leadership skills.

• Knowledge of transportation/freight methods, costs and benefits.
• The ability to collaborate with management and work well with others.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• To be thorough and pay attention to detail.
• Keep up to date with relevant software and advanced level use of full Microsoft package and current industry related software/tool