Senior Warehouse Manager - Cape Town at Boxer Superstores

Minimum Requirements:

• A 3-year Suppy Chain degree.
• Accounting diploma would be an added advantage
• 10 years of experience in a warehouse/logistics environment, with a minimum of 5 years managing a medium-sized warehouse as a Warehouse Manager.
• Proven ability to manage a large team of staff.
• Proficiency in reading, understanding, and influencing a PnL (Profit and Loss).
• Expertise in WMS systems with RF scanning.
• 5 years of continuous improvement experience.
• Ability to operate in a pressurized environment and demonstrate strong operational skills.
• Strong Excel skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Finance & PnL Management

• Contain costs within budget.
• Ensure financial controls are monitored.
• Validate and process invoices and POs timely.
• Manage and maintain Live PnL and generate weekly PnL and KPI reports.
• Oversee month-end processing and close-out.

DC Layout Standards, Procedures & Transport Costs

• Collaborate with HOD Logistics to manage controllable expenses.
• Work on transport and WMS expenses with HOD Logistics.
• Ensure the DC has an optimal layout for stock flow.

Overseeing WMS

• Partner with HOD Warehouse/Logistics & Transport Planning Manager to ensure WMS functionality and service delivery.

Managing Inbound, Put Away, Replenishment Picking, and Dispatch

• Oversee daily DC operations.
• Supervise all DC managers and supervisors.
• Conduct daily meetings with department managers/supervisors to review KPI targets and set daily plans.
• Perform weekly consolidated reviews of all areas.

Equipment Maintenance & Management

• Check and sign off service and maintenance schedules.
• Review incident reports and take appropriate action.
• Assess maintenance costs and implement necessary actions.

Communication

• Manage daily emails and help desk reviews.
• Ensure effective communication with stores and Head Office.
• Conduct morning and afternoon meetings.

Management of KPIs

• Continuously review and manage floor operations.
• Identify and address issues promptly.
• Conduct daily and weekly KPI review meetings.

Warehousing Policies and Procedures

• Review and maintain existing policies, procedures, and standards.

Health and Safety

• Ensure audits are conducted and signed off daily by the facility manager.
• Perform periodic checks on racking, transport areas, machinery, and loading/receiving areas.

Pallet Management

• Work with HOD Warehouse/Logistics to manage the Chep process.
• Ensure accurate in-and-out pallet tracking and reconciliation.

Security

• Sign off guard schedules and review security costs.
• Maintain and assess camera and security equipment.

Staff Management

• Recruit, train, mentor, and motivate staff.
• Implement succession planning.

Shrinkage Control

• Manage theft, damages, wastage, and errors in receiving and dispatch.