Assistant Manager: Warehousing And Logistics

Job Purpose
To oversee compliance with SOPs and safety protocols to ensure effective internal stock management and accurate, timely despatch to customers.

Technical Prerequisite
-End-to-end supply chain knowledge with relevant logistics and commercial knowledge in an operations / warehousing and logistics environment
-Understanding of the upstream and downstream aspects of business processes from a customer and supplier perspective
-ERP knowledge (SAP preferred)
-Insight into relevant legislation, regulations and compliance requirements, including ISO 140001, SARS, Clearing and Forwarding (rebate stores), LRA and Employee and Industrial Relations knowledge
-Vigilance and risk awareness (safety, environment and quality)
-Safety, first aid and firefighting knowledge
-Basic business and financial acumen
-Sound knowledge of the full MS Office suite with intermediate Excel

Competancy Prerequisites
-Highly customer service-oriented
-Self-driven, motivated, resourceful individual who takes accountability for results
-Highly analytical with attentive to detail
-Strong problem-solving skills
-Good relationship-building and listening skills
-Sound verbal and written communication skills
-Cast-iron integrity with an ability to maintain confidentiality
-Team leadership and people management skills
-Conflict management skills
-Able to work independently and in a team
-Sound self-management skills with an ability to manage ongoing stress, pressure and tight deadlines

Qualification
Relevant degree
Experience
5 years’ relevant experience in Operations / Warehousing and Logistics, including a minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience