Our client is looking for an effective Warehouse Manager to direct receiving, warehousing and distribution operations at their Alrode branch. You will oversee the efficient receipt, storage, value-adding servicing and dispatch of a wide variety of products.
Ultimately, you should be able to ensure productivity targets are achieved and that all warehouse processes are running smoothly and promptly.
Because you’re needed throughout the warehouse in different areas, you’ll need to have excellent multi-task skills. Alternating from storing new products to helping run shop dispatches.


Responsibilities
Strategically manage warehouse in compliance with company’s policies and vision
Oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution and maintenance operations
Setup layout and ensure efficient space utilization
Initiate, coordinate and enforce optimal operational policies and procedures
Adhere to all warehousing, handling and shipping legislation requirements
Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security
Manage stock control and reconcile with data storage system
Prepare annual budget
Liaise with clients, suppliers and transport companies
Plan work rotas, assign tasks appropriately and appraise results
Recruit, select, orient, coach and motivate employees
Produce reports and statistics regularly (IN/OUT status report, dead stock report etc.)
Receive feedback and monitor the quality of services provided
Processing orders and planning the dispatching of products
Monitoring space and tracking stock levels
Setting aside storage areas for new stock
Health and Safety duties:
Review the effectiveness of health and safety measures
Identify potential hazards and major incidents at the workplace
Assist his employer in establishing the cause of incidents at workplace
Investigate employees’ complaints regarding health and safety at the workplace
Make representations regarding the above to the employer, health and safety committee and the inspector
Make representations to the employer in general with regard to health and safety in the workplace
Inspect the workplace at agreed intervals, the representative must also give reasonable notice of his intention to do so, as employees may wish to present
Participate with, and accompany inspectors (Dep. of Labour) during their inspections

• Strong Personality
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Requirements:
Matric
Experience with stock takes, stock integrity and stock control
Syspro experience will be beneficial
Tertiary qualification will be beneficial
At least 4-5 years’ experience within the Steel Industry / with Distribution / Dispatch / Receiving / Stock Inventory / Stock Control
At least 2-3 years’ Management experience – management of staff, disciplinary action, housekeeping