Warehouse Manager

MAIN JOB PURPOSE:

• The main purpose of Warehouse Manager is to direct FG evacuation, receipts, warehousing, and distribution operations.
• To oversee the efficient receipt, storage, FG re-handling and dispatch to customers. Ensure productivity targets are achieved and compliance to warehouse processes and controls.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Operationally manage warehouse in compliance with Unilever policies and vision.
• Oversee end to end warehouse processes i.e receiving, put away, warehousing, stock controls, dispatch and distribution.
• Ensure compliance to warehouse safety and housekeeping standards as per Unilever policy
• Regular layout review and ensure efficient space utilization.
• Initiate, coordinate and enforce operational policies and standard operating procedures to optimize warehouse operations
• Adhere to all warehousing, handling and shipping legislation requirements.
• Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security.
• Manage stock control and reconcile with SAP system. Enforce a strict no scan no move policy.
• Conduct regular supplier performance reviews with the warehouse service providers.
• Follow up for timely 3PL payments ensuring compliance to due P2P process.
• Liaise with stakeholders, suppliers and contracted 3PL transport providers to load/offload and dispatch FG.
• Provide work plans, assign tasks appropriately and appraise results for the warehouse team.
• Receive feedback and monitor the quality of services provided.
• Ensure FEFO is strictly adhered to at the warehouse and regular ageing reports are shared with the team.
• Ensure proper SLOBS management in the warehouse.
• Ensure 100% conformance to plan to the loading plan and continuously improve on warehouse productivity.

KEY SKILLS:

• Proven work experience as a warehouse manager
• Expertise in warehouse management procedures and best practices
• Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives
• Strong knowledge of warehousing Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
• Hands on experience with warehouse management software and databases especially SAP
• Leadership skills and ability to manage teams
• Strong decision making and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

• 4yrs+ work experience, ideally in the FMCG or manufacturing environment
• Good knowledge and experience on SAP WM management over 4years
• Bachelor’s Degree in business related field or equivalent
• Strong IT systems knowledge and skills including advanced Excel skills
• Knowledge and experience in inventory management
• Good understanding of supply chain processes and their interdependencies
• Experience and good understanding in 3PL management and
• Knowledge of continuous improvement program and cost cutting initiatives within the warehouse