Warehouse & Logistics Manager

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Unique Personnel are currently seeking candidates for their open Warehouse & Logistics Manager position in Johannesburg, Gauteng through Go Job Search. Are you an experienced candidate looking to take up a Warehouse & Logistics Manager role such as with an industry leading company like Unique Personnel?

Job Number Job Type Permanent Job Title Warehouse & Logistics Manager Computer Skills Ms Office Industry Consumer Products – FMCG City Johannesburg (Incl. Northern Suburbs) Province Gauteng Job Description A professional, self-motivated individual must fill this vital position. The Warehouse & Logistics Manager will schedule all inbound/outbound shipments, provide leadership to our warehouse team and strive to keep transportation costs low.The successful candidate will also be responsible for prioritizing tasks to meet expected shipping dates and maintaining an accurate inventory.On the Warehouse side your job is responsible for overseeing the smooth running of the storage procedure, from the complicated storage logistics, to keeping an eye on the warehouse workers – scheduling shifts and ensuring staff are adequately trained. Juggling a variety of tasks. The Warehouse & Logistics Manager serves as a key business partner, a job of variety, Managers will spend their time both in the office and out on the shop floor overseeing staff so you’ll never be stuck at your desk. You’ll also be in touch with other Managers in the production chain to ensure the management of goods is well co-ordinated. Specific elements include: Processing ordersOrganising the dispatch and delivery of goodsEnsuring goods are stored safelyKeeping staff fully trainedMaintaining health and safety standardsKeeping accurate recordsManaging timesheets Accountabilities Planning and managing logistics, warehouse, transportation, and customer servicesDirecting, optimizing and coordinating full order cycleLiaising and negotiating with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and consumersKeep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiencyArrange warehouse, catalogue goods, plan routes and process shipmentsResolve any arising problems or complaintsSupervise, coach and train warehouse workforceMeet cost, productivity, accuracy, and timeliness targetsMaintain metrics and analyse data to assess performance and implement improvementsAbility to manage costs soCompliance with Policy & Procedures Description Stock controlStorage planningProcurement activitiesContract and overall supplier relationship managementDistribution planning and managing waste removal and disposalPerformance and risk management.Assess and recommend ideal shipping methods, routing or carriers to meet necessary parameters, specifications and costsNegotiate rates with carriersManage an accurate inventory of warehouse materialsSchedule and track inbound and outgoing shipmentsRecruit and train warehouse personnelEnsure materials and end products are delivered to relevant sites in a timely manner as per clients’ criteriaMaintain customer service logs and safety recordsStrategic inputs, development and implementation.Financial management by improving cost to company of all inbound and outbound logistics operationCost of finished goods inventory on handCost of warehousing,Cost of logisticsOperating in accordance with company policies and procedures.Other duties as deemed necessary by company for the achievement of business outcomes. Relationship CircleInternal: Sales Marketing (Brand / Shopper)FinanceProduction Procurement Demand Planning

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