Warehouse & Logistics Manager at Montego Pet Nutrition

Responsibilities:

Distribution

• Review planned routes with the Route Planner to ensure on-time delivery to customers in the most cost-effective manner. Ensure that operations are aligned to the Route Plan and measure actuals against the plan.
• Liaise with the relevant stakeholders such as Sales to provide timeous feedback to customers on expected deliveries, communicate any carry overs and identify ways to improve service delivery.
• Report the number of open orders to the Distribution Manager and agree to plans for the timeous delivery of orders.
• Introduce and reinforce Control Measures for the distribution of Proof of Delivery (POD's).
• Monitor that all relevant administration and filing is up to date.
• Measure and monitor staff efficiency in the distribution centre.
• Check adherence to Food Safety and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Standards.

Stock Management

• Introduce and reinforce control measures to manage the implementation of accurate and timeous Receiving Practices. Spot-check deliveries received, monitor the recording of shortages and overs, and investigate discrepancies. Decide on the receiving of overstock.
• Conduct spot-checks regarding the storage of stock in allocated areas, the application of stock rotation First-In-First-Out (FIFO), and the discipline of not mixing Batch Numbers, etc.
• Monitor the accuracy of Cycle/ Stock Counts and read figures into the ERP system.
• Investigate stock variances within Batch Numbers.
• Organise and plan full Stock Counts. Investigate and put operational plans in place to minimise stock variances.
• Monitor adherence to returns procedures, capturing of Credit Notes (RMA`s), scanning of returns, and the correct storage of returns.

Administration

• Perform system Workbench Maintenance.
• Verify accurate capturing of Credit Notes.
• Maintain up-to-date administration records.
• Report on warehouse and distribution performance against key performance indicators.
• Manage the distribution centre costs to ensure adherence to budget provisions.

Fleet Management

• Manage Fleet Administration (refuelling, maintenance, etc.).
• Monitor adherence to Fleet Management Controls.
• Address fleet-related matters.

People Management

• Manage attendance and performance of direct reports.
• Provide growth opportunities through training and feedback.
• Participate in team member selection and conduct regular meetings.
• Approve leave and manage overtime.
• Demonstrate Company Culture.

Requirements

• Certificate or Diploma in Logistics Management, Business Administration or related field
• 5 years’ proven experience in warehouse or distribution centre management
• 3 years’ proven people management experience
• Valid Driver’s License and own transport
• Proficient in MS Office with advanced Excel
• Proficient in the ERP systems
• Knowledge of the geographical area and Customer Base