Details
Closing Date:2024/06/07
Reference Number:BOX240523-1
Job Title DC Senior Warehouse Manager
Job Type Permanent
Division Supply Chain
Department Distribution Centre
Number of Positions
1
Location – Town / City Airport Industria, Cape Town
Location – Province Western Cape
Location – Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level Bachelors Degree | Advanced Diploma
Job Category Logistics
Job Advert Summary
Are you an experienced DC warehouse management professional looking to take your career to the next level? Boxer Superstores Distribution Centre in Cape Town is seeking a dynamic and skilled Senior Warehouse Manager to oversee the efficient and effective management of our inbound and outbound storage and distribution processes. If you have a passion for excellence and a drive to deliver outstanding customer service within a set budget, we want to hear from you!
Role Purpose: To efficiently and effectively manage the inbound and outbound storage, and distribution of stock within the supply chain to the geographical customer base serviced by the distribution centre, ensuring a supply of stock on time in full whilst delivering excellent customer service within a set budget.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
A 3-year Suppy Chain degree.
Accounting diploma would be an added advantage
10-15 years of experience in a warehouse/logistics environment, with a minimum of 5 years managing a large warehouse as a Warehouse Manager or DC Manager.
Proven ability to manage a large team of staff.
Proficiency in reading, understanding, and influencing a PnL.
Expertise in WMS systems with RF scanning.
5 years of continuous improvement experience.
Ability to operate in a pressurized environment and demonstrate strong operational skills.
Strong Excel skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Finance & PnL Management
Contain costs within budget.
Ensure financial controls are monitored.
Validate and process invoices and POs timely.
Manage and maintain Live PnL and generate weekly PnL and KPI reports.
Oversee month-end processing and close-out.
DC Layout Standards, Procedures & Transport Costs
Collaborate with HOD Logistics to manage controllable expenses.
Work on transport and WMS expenses with HOD Logistics.
Ensure the DC has an optimal layout for stock flow.
Overseeing WMS
Partner with HOD Warehouse/Logistics & Transport Planning Manager to ensure WMS functionality and service delivery.
Managing Inbound, Put Away, Replenishment Picking, and Dispatch
Oversee daily DC operations.
Supervise all DC managers and supervisors.
Conduct daily meetings with department managers/supervisors to review KPI targets and set daily plans.
Perform weekly consolidated reviews of all areas.
Equipment Maintenance & Management
Check and sign off service and maintenance schedules.
Review incident reports and take appropriate action.
Assess maintenance costs and implement necessary actions.
Communication
Manage daily emails and help desk reviews.
Ensure effective communication with stores and Head Office.
Conduct morning and afternoon meetings.
Management of KPIs
Continuously review and manage floor operations.
Identify and address issues promptly.
Conduct daily and weekly KPI review meetings.
Warehousing Policies and Procedures
Review and maintain existing policies, procedures, and standards.
Health and Safety
Ensure audits are conducted and signed off daily by the facility manager.
Perform periodic checks on racking, transport areas, machinery, and loading/receiving areas.
Pallet Management
Work with HOD Warehouse/Logistics to manage the Chep process.
Ensure accurate in-and-out pallet tracking and reconciliation.
Security
Sign off guard schedules and review security costs.
Maintain and assess camera and security equipment.
Staff Management
Recruit, train, mentor, and motivate staff.
Implement succession planning.
Shrinkage Control
Manage theft, damages, wastage, and errors in receiving and dispatch.
