Group Warehouse Lead - Durban, South Africa - Alistair James Company Ltd

Alistair James Company Ltd

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Durban, South Africa

5 days ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Overall Purpose

To efficiently oversee the warehousing and logistics function, to plan and coordinate all business processes to ensure smooth transportation of goods and materials to relevant destinations.

(This includes budgeting, reporting, maintaining relationships with vendors etc)
To effectively supervise the end-to-end supply chain management projects

Reports to:
Head of Warehousing

Based:
Jacobs, Durban, KwaZulu Natal
Duties & Responsibilities

Drafting daily reports for the Head of Warehousing based on all active operations, revenue reporting and risk forecasting.
Ensuring warehouse systems and SOP's are implemented and followed at all times.

Oversee and direct the company warehouse day-to-day activities in line with Alistair Group objectives
Facilitate/implement freight processes
Oversee budget review and approval of project expense
Accountable for achieving business goals in line with overall company strategy agreed upon with the Head of Warehousing.
Plan the goods and materials movement, distribution and storage to ensure excellent customer service at all times.

Plan and direct full cycle and delivery to ensure timely delivery and arrival of goods and materials to relevant destinations.

Coordinate transit inventories and materials.
Supervises daily work schedules for own team members, monitoring performance, discipline and achievement of targets.

Formal Training/Education/ Experience
Completed Degree in business, supply chain or related
At least 7 or more years' experience in a logistics/clearing & forwarding environment
Management/operational management experience
Knowledge and experience of sea freight, customs and import regulations in Africa

Knowledge & Skills
Good organisation and planning skills/tracking skills
International/African exposure.
Strong problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills and analytical skills.
Customer service/client-facing skills.
The ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure.
Leadership skills.
Knowledge of transportation/freight methods, costs and benefits.
The ability to collaborate with management and work well with others.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
To be thorough and pay attention to detail.
Keep up to date with relevant software and advanced level use of full Microsoft package and current industry related software/tool

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