Warehouse Supervisor - Kempton Park at Wabtec Corporation

Primary Purpose of Role:

• Direct, manage and coordinate, logistics and warehouse activities for inbound and outbound deliverables. Lead and direct strategic planning for logistics services. In this role the person will lead the execution of the business strategy for buying, material fulfillment, and logistics along with developing and executing initiatives within the Wabtec facility. In addition, the role will be responsible for overall implementation of the company’s safety requirements and materials handling operational execution and serve as the focal point for integrating Wabtec systems and processes as required.

Primary Objectives:

• Responsible for overseeing the inventory management process, defining departmental strategies for appropriate inventory levels, eliminating obsolete and dormant material effectively and practicing first in first out (FIFO) to eliminate expiry of materials.
• Own and drive supplier claims/ refunds to balance stock and PO inventory tied to Quality Control practices.
• Create, manage and achieve Supply Chain and Logistics department budgets.
• Maintain receiving, warehousing and distribution operations internally and externally by initiating, coordinating and enforcing program operational and personnel policies and procedures
• Manage outbound logistic to customers to ensure timelines and processes are met.
• Manage warehouse team on GRV and stock dispatch to production or the customer for finished goods.
• Conduct regular cycle counts, periodic stocktake and inventory reports.
• Manage stock inventory and inventory turns to be inline of the business.
• Safeguard warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.
• Motivate, organize and encourage teamwork within the workforce to ensure set productivity targets are met.  
• Participate in personnel development at all levels through talent acquisition, performance management, providing opportunity for high performers, education, communication, expectation setting, and self-actualization
• Perform related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates

Formal Education/Training

• Degree in Supply Chain or Transportation/Logistics Management
• 8 to 10 years in supply chain/logistics environment
• Exposure to the Manufacturing or Railway Rolling stock an advantage
• ORACLE experience and advantage / preferred.

Essential work skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Fluency in written and verbal English
• Proven ability to think independently and handle multiple tasks through to completion
• Record of successfully collaborating with and influencing peers
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage staff
• Demonstrated independent work initiative, sound judgment, diplomacy, analytical ability and professional demeanor
• Able to make effective presentations to diverse groups

Person Specification

• High standard of numeracy, accuracy with attention to detail
• A team player with flexible approach and a willingness to learn
• Outgoing and confident personality who can operate at all levels
• A self-starter who is proactive and can set and achieve goals
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to recognize potential risks to the firm that should be escalated