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Job title : Warehouse & Logistics Supervisor
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : November 18, 2024
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PRIMARY DUTIES
Inventory Control:
- Track and monitor inventory levels in real time
- Implement & Conduct regular cycle counts and full physical inventories.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies between physical and system inventory.
- Make sure all SAP transactions are being made on time without delays.
- Ensure accurate receiving, storage, and dispatch of goods
- Maintain updated records for stock movements (inbound, outbound, and internal transfers).
Receiving, Picking & Putaway:
- Ensure proper documentation and inspection of incoming goods.
- Design efficient putaway strategies for optimal space utilization and easy retrieval.
- Record receipt of items and update the WMS accordingly.
- Organize picking processes to fulfill orders accurately and efficiently
- Implement FIFO (First-In, First-Out) or other picking strategies as needed.
Logistics -Shipping & Distribution:
- Ensure accurate shipment documentation.
- Coordinate inbound and outbound transportation, including the selection of carriers and routes
- Optimize outbound logistics to minimize costs and delivery times.
- Track shipments and manage third-party logistics providers
- Ensure on-time delivery.
- Coordinate order processing, picking, packing, and shipping.
- Manage returns, damaged goods, and inventory disposal effectively.
- Track returned items and update the system with proper stock adjustments.
Operational Efficiency:
- Streamline warehouse processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs for External Warehouses.
- Implement best practices for warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping.
- Responsible for on time execution of Imports & Intercompany Export orders, need to be coordinate with the source plant from beginning to till it gets delivered at their site.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions when necessary.
- Develop & maintain proper MIS reports for each operation.
Team Leadership:
- Supervise and mentor warehouse staff, including scheduling, performance management, and professional development.
- Foster a positive and productive work environment.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Manage and measure the work performance of team members by executing all aspects of the HBF Performance Management Process.
Safety and Compliance:
- Enforce safety standards and protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
- Regularly inspect the warehouse for potential hazards.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.
- Ensure compliance with transportation laws and regulations, including customs requirements for international shipping.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Coordinate with other departments, such as procurement, Customer Service and logistics, to ensure smooth operations.
- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Address and resolve any issues or concerns related to warehouse operations.
Statutory records
- Accurate records as per the requirement and ensuring and maintaining the relevant reports for all warehouses.
- Ensure all contracts are in place against all services availed against WMS.
Audit
- Lead / Assist Internal / External Statutory Audits in compliance with HBF Legal Norms as well as local statutory codes as applicable.
P&L responsibility
- The individual is direct responsible for all costs in the South Africa that are linked with the Warehouse department.
- Shipping and forwarding costs.
- Import and export, costs, and duties.
- Verification of documents/Invoices related to WH & Logistics expenses & submission of documents to Finance team.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- 5 to 7 years’ experience as Warehouse Supervisor in a Chemical or similar business environment.
- Experience with WMS, EXIM or Supply Chain.
- Experience with ERP systems like SAP.
- The individual has a good set of people skills (communication, decision making, teamwork etc.)
- Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in warehouse operations.
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