Job Vacancy for Warehouse Logistics Manager.

Location:	Durban, South Africa
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Role synopsis The Warehousing Logistics Manager will be responsible for driving business performance of the National and auxiliary storage facilities ensuring business profitability and adherence to the highest standards of HSSE and operating standards. Provide expert knowledge and support to ensure operational excellence and standard application. Monitor key performance indicators and performance trends and determine appropriate actions to address any issues to optimise the Storage Facilities and deliver best – in – class service. To execute all programmes that are developed by other functions to ensure [Company] achieves / maintain its leadership position in the market. To act as a professional advisor and assume leadership between [Company] and HSSE standards are met, to derive maximum value from our capital investments. Key accountabilities Ensure that the 3PL partners operate the warehouses in accordance with [Company] HSSE and legal compliance standards. Ensure effective and accurate inventory control. Ensure compliance with Group, Legal and HSSE standards. Ensure operating practices and procedures are correctly documented, maintained and complied with. Ensure operating costs remain within budgets determined. Drive continuous performance to reduce costs, improve service levels and standards. Ensure loaded transportation optimisation and EOQ adherence by Distributors Manage the relationship between [Company] / 3PL using KPI’s. Resolve operational challenges in a manner that delivers services at acceptable costs to the business. Manage both stock levels in conjunction with planning and stock conditions. Implement [Company] Operations Management Systems. Ensure that losses / damages are recovered from 3PL in timely and agreed process. Ensure operation compliance to customer service level agreements in achievement of IFOT targets Provide regular staff feed-back in order to keep staff aware of developments and facilitate a positive working environment. Develop staff in terms of identifying training needs and making recommendations concerning interventions to address these. Carry out performance appraisals in order to make staff aware of performance and identify areas requiring attention. Ensure effective disciplinary and grievance management in order to maintain a positive working environment and enhance productivity. Where necessary, provide on-the-job training for subordinates in order to develop their skills to appropriate levels Essential Education A relevant graduate qualification is necessary Essential experience and job requirements 3 – 5 year operations experience. Demonstrated ability to operate independently. Desirable criteria & qualifications Core Competencies: Perform Bias 4 The ability to work in ways that achieve remarkable performance Business Awareness 4 The ability to embrace the changing business environment Leading People3 The ability to willingly take the lead when needed Partnership and Teamwork4 The ability to work with others to make a real difference Wise Decisions3 The ability to make informed and effective decisions Innovation2 The ability to create innovative solutions to business challenges. Technical and Professional: HR Management 3 Change Management 3 HSSE 4 Project Management 1 Standards and Legislations 3 Communication Skills 4 Quality Assurance 3 Understanding Financials 3 Product Distribution 4 Information Technology 2 Multi Disciplinary Skills 3 Interpersonal Skills 4 Planning and Organising Skills 4 Networking Skills 3 Compliance Management 4 Negotiating Skills 3 Customer Management 4 Site Operations 4 Credit Management 3 Product Knowledge 3

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