ASSISTANT MANAGER : WAREHOUSING AND LOGISTICS

Job purpose :

To oversee compliance with SOPs and safety protocols to ensure effective internal stock management and accurate, timely despatch to customers.

TECHNICAL PRE-REQUISITE :

End-to-end supply chain knowledge with relevant logistics and commercial knowledge in an operations / warehousing and logistics environment

Understanding of the upstream and downstream aspects of business processes from a customer and supplier perspective

ERP knowledge (SAP preferred)

Insight into relevant legislation, regulations and compliance requirements, including ISO 140001, SARS, Clearing and Forwarding (rebate stores), LRA and Employee and Industrial Relations knowledge

Vigilance and risk awareness (safety, environment and quality)

Safety, first aid and firefighting knowledge

Basic business and financial acumen

Sound knowledge of the full MS Office suite with intermediate Excel

CHANGING KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS :

Managing engineering changes (e.g. in tracking invoice numbers on communication from Sales)

Customer service requirements (e.g. order fluctuations and shift work)

Changes to internal and external regulations, standards and compliance and reporting requirements

Evolving technology and business changes (e.g. automation)

Organisational growth goals and changes to organisational strategy and structure

Industry benchmarks and best practices in all areas relevant to the role

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

Relevant diploma, e.g. in Operations / Supply Chain management

EXPERIENCE

5 years’ relevant experience in Operations / Warehousing and Logistics, including a minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience

MEASURABLE OUTPUTS :

Customer satisfaction and stakeholder engagement

Compliance with operational SOPs

Accurate, cost-effective inventory management

Leadership and people management

Safety and risk management

Participation in growth and continuous improvement activities