Our client is a long-standing Medical Technology company that is a distributor for medical technology products including medical equipment, devices and consumables for a number of Agencies across a wide range of therapeutic areas
Job purpose / summary
The company wishes to employ a National Warehouse and Logistics Manager who will be responsible to enhance and manage the national warehouse, the companies warehouse management system, oversee National Logistics and suppliers and the company’s vehicle fleet and fuel cards. The main warehouse is at Head Office in Johannesburg with branches in major centres with smaller warehousing and logistics functions.
The successful candidate will be based at the Company’s head office in Sandton Johannesburg and will report to the Operations Director
Minimum requirements, skills required and territory
Please Note : Preference will be given to EE candidates
Qualification and requirements :
- Relevant BA Degree (NQF7 or higher)
- Worked in a warehouse manager environment for more than 5 years with at least 2 years in a management role
- Demonstrate Leadership capabilities and experience including handling of team motivation, team performance and discipline
- Knowledge of transport / fleet / warehouse management
- In current role for more than 3 years (job movements criteria)
- South African Citizen / EE requirements are given preference
Skills required :
ACCPAC / SAGE 300 experience beneficial or related ERPGranite experiences an advantageTake responsibility for the safekeeping of stock under their careAbility to work well under pressure / frequent interruptionsWillingness to take responsibility.Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.Self-motivated individualAbility to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in EnglishWillingness to work overtime when requiredLimited travelJob Responsibilities
Control the flow of incoming and outgoing products to ensure customers receive products on time.Contain costs of all warehouse and logistics related issuesManagement of :the warehouseinventory controlmaterial handlingcustomer service (Deliveries & Logistics)corporate fleet and fuels cards - management and investigationOverseeing warehousing and logistics for all branchesExperience in Occupational Health and SafetyReporting on related budgets, expenses, progress of tasks etc.Above average organisational skillsExcellent communication skills (both written and verbal) in EnglishSource and negotiate costs for local shipping suppliersImprove the efficiency of the supply chain.Technical skills :Problem solvingIdentifying critical issues with easeCreative thinkingFleet vehicle maintenance knowledgeWarehouse management systemsDeveloping, refining of processes and proceduresESG Reporting for EnvironmentalLeadership skillsFacilitate effective team interactionDispute resolutionEffective team managementTeam performance appraisalsTeam mentorship for local and regional affiliated staff