Warehouse Manager
Job Purpose
To ensure the safe and efficient movement; handling and storage of products into and out of the cold store as per customer requests and manage the staff and equipment.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution, and maintenance operations.
Setup layout and ensure efficient space utilization.
Adhere to all warehousing and handling legislation requirements
Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene, and security.
Manage stock control and reconcile with data storage system
Prepare annual budget
Liaise with clients, suppliers, and transport companies
Plan work rotas, assign tasks appropriately and appraise results.
Recruit, select, orient, coach and motivate employees.
Produce reports and statistics regularly (IN/OUT status report, dead stock report etc.)
Interact with sales, marketing, and customer finance to understand demand forecast drivers.
Qualifications
Diploma/ Degree in Logistics/ Supply Chain Management or relevant qualifications
5+ years of relevant experience in a Manufacturing and/or logistics environment
Strong understanding of current sustainability challenges and initiatives in the manufacturing sector
Ability to work in a corporate and matrixed environment with multiple cross-functional stakeholders
Exposure to corporate safety programs
Excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills at all levels of the organization
Strong organizational skills
Additional Information
Key Competencies & Attributes
Ability to work independently
Teamwork and coordination
Good organization skills – project management, time management
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including good report writing skills
Strong interpersonal skills
High integrity