Warehouse Layout Specialist at The Coca-Cola Company

Key Outcome

Warehouse Layout Optimisation

• Design and maintain optimised warehouse layouts for all depots in South Africa.
• Update layouts to accommodate new products and packaging changes
• Identify and implement improvements in layout design, resourcing, and space utilisation
• Plan and execute layout changes, considering factors like product type, storage requirements, and traffic flow. 
• Ensure the layout complies with safety regulations and standards. 
  optimise space  by considering cube storage solutions, multi-tiered systems, and compact storage units. 
• Ensure layouts support target throughput levels across different depots
• Determine optimal min-max stock levels per depot and align space requirements accordingly. 
• Adjust designs based on changes in demand or supply and changes in product offering for all sites to ensure warehouse space is optimally allocated.

Process Optimisation 

• Conduct detailed studies to assess labor and equipment needs for various layouts
• Examines the Logistics workflow and identifies ways to streamline warehouse activities and resources with supply and demand business requirements. This is done to determine: 
• Additional resources required for peak periods 
• Additional warehouse space requirements for manufacturing downtime and stock builds 
• Analysis of operational and stock data for gaps and inefficiencies to improve inventory management, stock control and availability to reduce distribution and handling costs.

Data Analysis and Reporting 

• Collect warehouse performance data to gather information on key metrics like picking rates, put-away times, and space utilisation.
• Analyse inventory movement to understand product flow, identify trends, and predict future needs.
• Track Key Performance Indicators to monitor metrics such as order fulfilment rates, inventory accuracy, and shipping efficiency.
• Apply cost-based analysis to warehouse activities to ensure that recommendations and decisions are financially sound and supported.

Education

• Degree in Industrial Engineering

Experience

• 5-7 years of experience in warehouse operations, stock management, or distribution.
• FMCG warehousing experience
• Experience in conducting time and motion studies