Warehouse Manager at RCL Foods

Job Description    

• Vector Logistics, a leading supply chain and logistics company headquartered in Durban, South Africa, is on the lookout for an experienced and dynamic Warehouse Manager to join our innovative and high-performing team. With a rich history and a commitment to excellence, Vector Logistics is at the forefront of providing cutting-edge solutions to meet the evolving needs of businesses across South Africa.
• The successful incumbent will oversee the safe receipt, storage, retrieval and timely dispatch of goods during the day, thereby meeting customer service levels and reducing costs. 

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Warehouse/Logistics Management
• Valid Code EB drivers’ licence
• 5 to 8 years’ experience in a warehouse environment

Duties & Responsibilities    
Key Responsibilities

Strategy Execution

• Work closely with the Logistics Manager and the transport management team to ensure the delivery of an integrated supply chain benefit and strategic target achievement.
• Drive the implementation of improvements in warehouse operations to achieve significant gains in efficiency.
• Ensure the implementation of warehouse operations and maintenance policies and procedures throughout the hub. 
• Manage the system for keeping stock control systems up to date and plan future capacity requirements based on forward planning.

Operations Management

• Control and monitor inventory levels and replenishment processes.
• Maintain the physical condition of the warehouse(s) by planning and implementing new design layouts in conjunction with the Night Manager; inspecting facilities and equipment; issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement.
• Manage warehouse operational requirements by deploying warehouse operational and administrative employees and following up on work results.
• Continuously consider cost reducing strategies over all activities of the warehouse.

Warehouse Administration Management

• Oversee the warehouse administration, ensuring that all goods receipting and issuing documents are accurately and promptly processed.
• Monitor the warehouse billing status.
• Ensure computerised administration and automated storage and retrieval systems are accurately maintained.
• Analyse and provide the inventory report, IN/OUT status report, dead stock report, goods age report, consumption report, manpower status report to the Logistics Manager.
• Audit daily labour and billing reports.

Warehouse Maintenance Management

• Oversee the planned and unplanned maintenance of warehouse equipment.

Customers Service Level Management

• Resolve issues encountered around damaged or short stock.

Risk Management

• Ensure ISO compliance throughout the warehouse(s), including health and safety and food safety.
• Conduct daily health inspections and risk compliance inspections incorporating: forklift inspections, lighting inspections, reachtruck inspections,facility inspections, damaged stock.
• Participate in the risk committee and in HIRA workstudies.
• Ensure warehouse compliance with all national and provincial legislation and regulations, international SHERQ standards and with company policy.
• Ensure the safeguarding of warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.

Team Management

• Monitor team performance and provide regular performance feedback.
• Coach and support the team where necessary to achieve objectives.
• Lead the team towards meeting the strategy and targets through regular communication and utilisation of the full organisational talent management tool set.
• Address poor performance in individuals and teams in accordance with company policy and the relevant legislation.
• Conduct regular meetings and ensure that records are kept and shared across the team and that action plans agreed to within team meetings are delivered upon.

KPI’s

• Picking, checking and loading efficienciesHealth and safety compliance
• Billing status
• System accuracy
• Warehouse layout