Warehouse Coordinator & Safety Officer

The Warehouse Coordinator is responsible for the efficient warehouse operations, including but not limited to receiving, inventory control, loading, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Set SMART objectives for the Warehouse Team.

• Conduct random spot checks within the warehouse and delivery checkpoint to ensure delivery team members adhere to delivery protocols.

• Assist with identifying and investigating any variances and provide a report on any damaged or aged inventory to the warehouse manager.

• Monitor the workload and reallocate and direct Warehouse Attendants to ensure timely customer deliveries.

• Inspect the warehouse to ensure items are stored and labelled properly.

• Organize the warehouse to ensure goods are delivered using the FIFO principle.

• Ensure all team members are in their PPE gear prior to entering the warehouse.

• Ensure the warehouse is in compliance with all health and safety standards and procedures.

• Participate in team building and brainstorming sessions conducted to improve camaraderie and operational efficiency in the warehouse.

• Verification of all goods picked by the various Team Leaders/departments.

• Ensure that the goods are picked in a timely manner.

• Confirming that the loads are safe and secure before commencing the journey.

• Ensure that damaged/unsaleable inventory are organized in an appropriate area.

• Be informed of and always use current operating procedures. Enforces operating instructions and safety policies.

• Ensure that the warehouse team is always wearing their protective gears

• Participate in perpetual inventory count under the directive of the Warehouse Manager

• Participate in random selection inventory counts of high volume/frequently/recently moved inventory items to compare system balance versus physical count.

• Ensure the Team Leaders organize inventory items and protect inventory from being damaged in their respective departments.

• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive

• Assist in distributing items not limited to equipment, uniforms, and supplies to the staff.

• Assist in audit trail regarding inventory stock.

• Assist inputting information regarding all items purchased for the business.

• Track and analyse data to provide recommendation for process improvement.

• Participating in continuous improvement initiatives as required.

• Ensure the Company’s timekeeping policies are being followed.

• Maintain professional conduct at all times.

Requirements Formal Education

• B.Sc in Logistics, Shipping and Supply Chain Management or related field from a recognized and accredited institution.

• Three (3) years’ experience in warehouse, logistics and supply chain management

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral as well as proof reading skills.

• Specialized Training in Occupational Health and Safety.

• Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.

We thank all applicants for your interest, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Deadline October 19, 2024