Finished Goods Warehouse Manager

Finished Goods Warehouse Manager

 
Purpose of Role:

 
To ensure that appropriate systems and procedures are in place and is maintained for the efficient operations of all local warehouses, i.e. Central & Base. This position is also responsible for ensuring that all human resources within these areas are adequately trained and deployed for efficacy. The Warehouse Manager will also ensure that overall Warehousing Metrics and KPIs are achieved on a continual and consistent basis to profitably ensure customer satisfaction.

 

Main Accountabilities:

 
•     Ensures consistent compliance with the Enterprise System for the receiving and transfer of stock in all warehouses.

•     Ensures adequate training is provided to warehouse personnel.

•     Facilitates a perpetual inventory system.

•     Oversees the Stock Management Team and variance reporting

•     Ensures that all warehouses employ and follow established procedures and policies to achieve objectives and operational efficiency.

•     Facilitates the achievement of stock transfers and efficiency standards.

•     Adopts a zero-loss approach to damages, expired products, and stock rotation.

•     Ensures adherence to financial policies and procedures by Warehouse personnel.

o  Oversee  monthly  expense  reports  to  justify  expenses  and  identify  areas  for  cost curtailment and control.

o  Manages manpower costs by operating within approved budgets.

o  Ensure that stock rotation is adhered to reduce loss

o  Ensures the achievement of targeted warehouse output/employee cost ratios.

o  Ensure  that  BOs  are  under  control  and  highlight  to  respective  departments  any infringement that poses a warehouse loss.

o  Prepare  all  reporting  for  monthly  meetings  inclusive  of  predictive  forecasting  for warehouse capacity

•    Train, engage and manage staff performance so they are best equipped to meet the company’s

expected results and standards of behavior

•    Recommend and Adjust staff KPIs towards the attainment of commercial targets.

•    Comply with all policies and procedures including but not limited to HSE and Food Safety

Standards to reduce the occurrence of accidents and incidents and to maintain food quality

•    Perform any other related duties as assigned by GM JDL per your duties.

 

Reporting Requirements:

 

1.   OTIF

2.   Loss of Sales

3.   Taxi Factor

4.   Warehouse Variances

5.   Staff Attendance

6.   Stock on Truck

7.   CTE/CCTE

8.   Damages

9.   GMP

10. Expenses:

a.    Overtime

b.   Equipment purchasing (Capex)

c.   CPC for mixing/repackaging

 

 

 

 

Internal Relationships

Position/ Area

Purpose

Production, QA, Finance

To allow for smooth and accountable operations

External Relationships

Position/ Area

Purpose

Contracted Transportation

To ensure that stock movements are efficient

 

 

 

Profile of Position Holder

Education and Specialization

Degree in Business Administration or equivalent experience

Special Knowledge

Epicor, Microsoft Suite

Work experience (Minimum)

Three (3) years of progressive Warehouse Supervisory functions, /

Two (2) years management role

Competencies and Skills

Warehouse Management, Inventory Control, Report development

and dissemination.