Our client is a long-standing Medical Technology company that is a distributor for medical technology products including medical equipment, devices and consumables for a number of Agencies across a wide range of therapeutic areas
Job purpose/summary
The company wishes to employ a National Warehouse and Logistics Manager who will be responsible to enhance and manage the national warehouse, the companies warehouse management system, oversee National Logistics and suppliers and the company’s vehicle fleet and fuel cards. The main warehouse is at Head Office in Johannesburg with branches in major centres with smaller warehousing and logistics functions.
The successful candidate will be based at the Company’s head office in Sandton Johannesburg and will report to the Operations Director
Minimum requirements, skills required and territory
Please Note: Preference will be given to EE candidates
Qualification and requirements:
Relevant BA Degree (NQF7 or higher)
Worked in a warehouse manager environment for more than 5 years with at least 2 years in a management role
Demonstrate Leadership capabilities and experience including handling of team motivation, team performance and discipline
Knowledge of transport/fleet/warehouse management
In current role for more than 3 years (job movements criteria)
South African Citizen / EE requirements are given preference
Skills required:
ACCPAC / SAGE 300 experience beneficial or related ERP
Granite experiences an advantage
Take responsibility for the safekeeping of stock under their care
Ability to work well under pressure / frequent interruptions
Willingness to take responsibility.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Self-motivated individual
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English
Willingness to work overtime when required
Limited travel
Job Responsibilities
Control the flow of incoming and outgoing products to ensure customers receive products on time.
Contain costs of all warehouse and logistics related issues
Management of:
- the warehouse
- inventory control
- material handling
- customer service (Deliveries & Logistics)
- corporate fleet and fuels cards - management and investigation
- Overseeing warehousing and logistics for all branches
Reporting on related budgets, expenses, progress of tasks etc.
Above average organisational skills
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) in English
Source and negotiate costs for local shipping suppliers
Improve the efficiency of the supply chain.
Technical skills:
Problem solving
Identifying critical issues with ease
Creative thinking
Fleet vehicle maintenance knowledge
Warehouse management systems
Developing, refining of processes and procedures
ESG Reporting for Environmental
Leadership skills
Facilitate effective team interaction
Dispute resolution
Effective team management
Team performance appraisals
Team mentorship for local and regional affiliated staff