Warehouse / Logistics Manager-PH at Food Concepts Plc

Job Purpose

• To manage the various elements of the supply chain in such a manner that ensures goods and other inventory items are transported, stored and delivered on time and in good condition to the production units, the regional warehouse hubs and stores
• Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas

Warehouse Management

• Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer service in the inventory team
• Ensure timely receipt, storage and dispatch of goods
• Manage the logistics activities of the division including drivers and other ancillary staff while planning routes and processing shipments
• Maintain inventory control and management
• Ensure optimization of materials flow
• Ensure minimization of stock losses and receiving and or issuing lead times
• Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets
• Ensure control of all fixed and variable costs
• Work proactively with various departments to realize efficiencies and manage expectations

Risk Management

• Minimize stock losses
• Ensure and monitor adherence to laws, regulations and OHS&E requirements
• Ensure receipt of goods in line with specifications on Purchase Orders
• Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency
• Apply appropriate asset management procedures in order to achieve maximum return on assets
• Perform continuous evaluation of warehouse security and implementation of necessary measures to maintain safety of stock
• Develop preventative maintenance systems and contingency plans.
• Implement business continuity and resumption plans

Strategy and Advisory

• Identify and implement cost saving measures to reduce Food Concepts’ cost of storing and handling goods/equipment
• Generate and and analyze reports at pre-defined and agreed intervals to aid decisions relating to inventory and working capital management
• Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvement
• Supervise, coach and train the inventory team
• Active management of the warehouse annual expense budget

Key Performance Indicators

• Timeliness of delivery of stock items to various locations
• The quality/ yield of cost saving initiatives provided
• Quality of risk management/prevention of risk exposure in the warehouse

Knowledge Requirements

• Knowledge of Inventory Management
• Knowledge of Cost management principles
• Knowledge of applicable legislations, as well as policies and procedures
• Demonstrates expertise in Warehouse and logistics management

Job Specifications

• A good first degree in social/management/physical sciences
• Possession of a Post graduate degree in Human Resources/Business Administration/Supply Chain Management or related field is an added advantage
• Membership of the CIPS, CILS, CILCS, CISCOM, Lean Six Sigma or any other related professional qualification is required.
• Minimum of 5-6 years’ experience in a similar role, especially in the QSR/Food Industry sector

Decision Expectations

• Negotiate competitive quote on logistics cost
• Maintain inventory control and management
• Performs continuous evaluation of warehouse security
• Implements safety measures to ensure safety of stock