Head of Warehousing (FMCG) at Seven Up Bottling Company

Job Description

• The Suitable Candidate will be responsible for overseeing the strategic and operational activities of our warehousing network across multiple regions. 
• This leadership role will ensure that warehouse operations are efficient, cost-effective, and scalable to meet the evolving needs of the business.
• The Head of Warehousing will also be tasked with driving key warehouse projects to enhance performance, streamline processes, and support the company's long-term supply chain objectives.
• He will also Lead SAP Roll out Pan Nigeria.

Responsibilities
Warehouse Operations Management:

• Design strategies to manage daily warehouse operations, ensuring smooth functioning of receiving, storage, order fulfilment, and dispatch activities.
• Ensure compliance with international safety standards, legal regulations, and best practices for warehouse management.
• Continuously assess warehouse performance and implement process improvements to optimize operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance productivity.
• Oversee organization-wide inventory management, ensuring synergy, accuracy and timely updates in the warehouse management system (WMS).
• Develop and manage KPIs and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement in warehouse operations.

Strategic Warehouse Projects ( SAP Roll out )

• Lead and manage key warehousing projects, including automation, system integrations, process redesigns, and technology implementations to enhance warehouse efficiency and scalability.
• Drive initiatives to enhance warehouse capacity, including identifying opportunities for expansion, automation, and integration with supply chain networks.
• Collaborate with the IT and Operations teams on the implementation of WMS and other technological solutions to optimize operations.
• Plan and manage warehouse reorganization, layout optimization, and capacity management projects in line with the company’s growth

Leadership and Team Management:

• Build, train, and mentor a high-performing team of warehouse managers, supervisors, and associates across geographies.
• Develop and implement training programs that ensure all warehouse staff are equipped with the necessary skills to perform their duties safely and efficiently.

Supply Chain and Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner with the supply chain, procurement, logistics, and customer service teams to ensure seamless integration between warehousing and other operational functions.
• Collaborate with regional and global teams to align warehouse activities with broader business goals and objectives.

Cost Management and Budgeting:

• Develop and manage the warehousing budget, ensuring the efficient allocation of resources and capital expenditure for projects.
• Monitor and control warehousing expenses, implementing cost-saving initiatives without compromising on service quality.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree, preferably in logistics, supply chain management, supply chain management or social sciences.
• Minimum of 12-15 years’ experience with at least 5 years in leadership role
• Professional certifications in supply chain management (e.g., APICS, CSCMP).
• Hands on experience with warehouse management software and databases
• Hands on Experience of working on SAP Warehouse Related Modules
• SAP Roll out experience as Project Manager or