Warehouse Manager

Key Performance Areas:

Coordinate with the Head of Supply Chain and implement overall Warehouse and Stores optimization strategy in regard to space, capacity, productivity and efficiency.
Ensure workplace health & safety requirements are met and take responsibility for the security of the assets in Warehouse.
Receiving inventory accurately and in a timely manner, verifying product quality, using appropriate technology, and maintaining necessary records
Establish controls to ensure the Business Unit is operating at the highest level of performance based on key performance metrics and minimized supply chain risk.
Maintain the quality of inventory by using proper storage and handling equipment and procedures and first-in-first-out (FIFO) procedures.
Ensure inventory accuracy through accurate cycle count, physical reconciliation of Inventory against SAP ERP system as well as root cause analysis and reporting on any stock differences.
Analyze inventories to determine how to increase inventory turns, reduce waste, or optimize customer service.
Implement visual management standards and stacking measures for easy access and tracking of products
Ensure the effective utilization of MHE – Crane, Forklifts, etc. and improve worker productivity.
Implement and drive continuous improvement program in warehouse function and establish high level of performances & standards.
Maintain 100% accuracy in documentation, data management and compliance of SOPs.
Adherence of Safety norms & policy compliance and implement 5S to make warehouse safer and productive.
Ensure that adequate insurance policy cover is arranged by the company for goods in transit and in stores.

Requirements
Minimum Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain
Certified course in Supply Chain / Procurement is preferred
Minimum 12 to 15 years in ERP based Supply Chain position in a busy manufacturing, steel or FMCG
Proficiency in End user ERP System – SAP ERP System preferably
Posses good knowledge of Lean Tools – Six Sigma, Kaizen and Warehouse Management System
Excellent understanding of end-to-end Warehouse Management processes and best practices.
Ability to work independently and exhibit team leadership.

The Group subscribes to market-related remuneration. The Remuneration for this position will be commensurate with the applicant’s level of experience and qualifications.

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