Warehouse Logistics Manager, KuGompo City (East London) at Sheldon Recruitment

• We are seeking a Warehouse Logistics Manager for a permanent vacancy based in  KuGompo City (East London), Eastern Cape

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• Minimum 5-10 years’ experience in a similar role. Clothing retail experience will be an advantage
• Grade 12 with diploma / certificate in logistics / warehousing will be an advantage
• Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative
• Good attention to detail & communication Skills
• A proven ability to manage staff and ensure maximum productivity
• Valid Driver’s License – Code 8 unendorsed
• Computer literate: Microsoft Office
• Time Management skills (ability to meet deadlines without compromising standards and procedures)
• Strong Leadership Skills & flexibility (regarding working relationships and operational changes)

The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:
Stock

• Ensure that the stock flow through the warehouse is efficient without compromising accuracy
• Liaise closely with buying, finance and operations to ensure maximum flow of stock through the warehouse
• Ensure that all receiving, picking and packing and shipping deadlines / cut-off times are met
• Manage, record and minimize IBTs and stock discrepancies in stores as well as WHS returns and claims
• Identify and minimise risk areas within the warehouse
• Control stock losses with the Warehouse and respective departments with the help of the warehouse team, departments will be held accountable for the total stock loss in the warehouse

Staff

• Identify workload of all given areas and shift personnel to areas where additional personnel needed
• Ensure staff planning and scheduling is done in the most cost effective and productive way
• Ensure staffing is in line with budgets and that all staff are productive in each department
• Assist employee’s with work process problems / Identify training needs and training initiatives
• Recognize sensitive business and personnel issues and handle issues with confidence, sensitivity and professionalism
• Maintain harmony among employees and resolve grievances, manage disciplinary issues, and involve HR where necessary
• Ensure correct policies and procedures are followed according to the company disciplinary code

Controllable Expenses

• Ensure that each department manager controls the expenses within their respective departments
• Ensure that the respective WHS departments Salary and Wage budgets are in line with the company budget
• Control packing and wrapping costs throughout the Warehouse
• Manage 3rd party transporters and keep transport costs within the budget
• The Warehouse logistics manager needs to identify areas where cost savings can be made and ensure waste / loss / over expenditure is reported, recorded and kept to a minimum

Quality & Efficiency and Accuracy

• Assist WHS department managers in identifying work procedures in a priority manner to expedite the workflow.
• Plan co-ordinate administrative activities to ensure accurate results throughout the warehouse
• Prioritize workflow
• Communicate priorities effectively with department managers, supervisors and WHS staff
• Give clear instructions (oral and written) and follow up regularly with respective departments
• Examine work for exactness, neatness and ensure conformance with company policies and procedures
• Study and standardize procedures to improve efficiencies throughout the Warehouse.

Logistics & Fleet Management

• Oversee the fleet and ensure that vehicles are road worthy and licenses
• Ensure that all vehicles are maintained and serviced regularly and on time.
• Oversee, manage and negotiate with external transport service providers (couriers)
• Ensure that delivery routes are well planned and done in the most efficient and cost-effective way
• Ensure that drivers and stores adhere to the delivery & receiving process of the stock.
• Minimizes the risks in transporting the stock to stores

Procurement

• Purchasing all sale tags, swing tags, promo stickers, stationary, cleaning material and plastic bags for all the stores.
• Controlling the distribution of it to all the stores.
• Purchasing everything for a new store
• Controlling all hangers of the company / distribute and order hangers.
• Control and distribute uniform for the company.