Boxer - Senior Warehouse Manager - Cape Town
Job Title - Senior Warehouse Manager - Cape Town
Job Type - Permanent
Division - Supply Chain
Department - Distribution Centre
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 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.
About You:
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Strong Excel skills.
- Accounting diploma would be an added advantage
- 5 years of continuous improvement experience.
- Proven ability to manage a large team of staff.
- Proficiency in reading, understanding, and influencing a PnL (Profit and Loss).
- Expertise in WMS systems with RF scanning.
- 10 years of experience in a warehouse/logistics environment, with a minimum of 5 years managing a medium-sized warehouse as a Warehouse Manager.
- Ability to operate in a pressurized environment and demonstrate strong operational skills.
- A 3-year Suppy Chain degree.
Duties and Responsibilities - Key Responsibilities:
Finance & PnL Management
- Validate and process invoices and POs timely.
- Oversee month-end processing and close-out.
- Ensure financial controls are monitored.
- Manage and maintain Live PnL and generate weekly PnL and KPI reports.
- Contain costs within budget.
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
- Perform weekly consolidated reviews of all areas.
- Conduct daily meetings with department managers/supervisors to review KPI targets and set daily plans.
- Oversee daily DC operations.
- Supervise all DC managers and supervisors.
Pallet Management
- Ensure accurate in-and-out pallet tracking and reconciliation.
- Work with HOD Warehouse/Logistics to manage the Chep process.
Equipment Maintenance & Management
- 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.
- Check and sign off service and maintenance schedules.
DC Layout Standards, Procedures & Transport Costs
- Collaborate with HOD Logistics to manage controllable expenses.
- Ensure the DC has an optimal layout for stock flow.
- Work on transport and WMS expenses with HOD Logistics.
Staff Management
- Implement succession planning.
- Recruit, train, mentor, and motivate staff.
Warehousing Policies and Procedures
- Review and maintain existing policies, procedures, and standards.
Health and Safety
- Perform periodic checks on racking, transport areas, machinery, and loading/receiving areas.
- Ensure audits are conducted and signed off daily by the facility manager.
Security
- Maintain and assess camera and security equipment.
- Sign off guard schedules and review security costs.
Shrinkage Control
- Manage theft, damages, wastage, and errors in receiving and dispatch.
Management of KPIs
- Conduct daily and weekly KPI review meetings.
- Identify and address issues promptly.
- Continuously review and manage floor operations
Important
Don't miss this opportunity to start your career at Senior Warehouse Manager - Cape Town!
Interested and qualified candidates can apply through the following application link.