Warehouse Supervisor, Standard Distributors Limited

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for the direct supervision and handling of all warehousing and distribution functions at the organization’s warehouse facilities.

Job Summary:

• The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for the direct supervision and handling of all warehousing and distribution functions at the organization’s warehouse facilities. This includes accountability for inbound and outbound inventory as well as adherence to legislation, safety and organizational policies and procedures.

Job Description:

• Assist with the overall supervision of the inventory and the controls within the Warehouse.
• Supervise the receipt, verification and recording of all incoming inventory.
• Assist to investigate and provide reports for all damaged inventory on a case-by-case basis.
• Maintain accuracy of stock records by ensuring that all paperwork and electronic systems are completed, and all inventory is properly and accurately accounted for as evident from the result of the stock-taking exercise.
• Assist to uphold count schedule (weekly, cycle, quarterly and year end) & reconciled within allotted time and assist to conduct 100% (wall to wall) quarterly counts of all departments inclusive of parts and service.
• Monitor and report on the productivity of Warehouse personnel including developing KPIs, monitoring and evaluating their performance.
• Manage absenteeism and misconduct in accordance with company procedures including written reprimand.
• Facilitate and participate in training of warehouse personnel in all aspects of their responsibilities, including OSHA requirements.
• Prepare and submit reports to the Assistant Warehouse Floor Manager/Logistics Manager as required.
• Comply with Group’s processes and policies.
• Any other duties, which may be assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Associate degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management/Business Management or a related field.
• CIPS Certificate.
• Certification/qualifications in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Warehouse/Logistics/Inventory Control.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience of at a supervisory level.
• Familiarity in warehouse/stores management, logistics and transportation management, safety, inventory/supply management, planning and organizing, creativity and innovation and meticulousness.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint.
• Strong communication skills.