Warehouse Manager at PZ Cussons

Principal Accountabilities

• Management of inventory and control of raw materials, packaging materials, Engineering spares and accountable for the efficient receipt and Issuance of materials/spares to achieve set objectives and ensuring Fraud-free distribution operations.
• Responsible for ensuring efficient services support to refinery, Packing lines and logistics to maximize operational efficiency and support the supply chain activities.
• Manage warehouse team to operate within set procedures, inventory Management and warehousing best practices in accordance with Warehouse management standards.
• Build and maintain effective customer service relationship both with Internal and external stakeholders.
• Engage, develop and closely follow up on the training and development needs of team in order to enhance and embed productivity in the Warehouse in line with departmental objectives.
• Maintain acceptable standard of safety and housekeeping.

Internal & External Relationships:

• External - Suppliers and third party transporters
• Internal - Planning & Procurement Team, Factory, Outbound Logistics, Finance team, Sales team, Marketing team.

EMS, OHSMS and FSSC Responsibilities:

• Implement and comply with EMS/FSSC/OHS requirements relating to environmental aspects and impacts and other policies, procedures and /or regulations applicable to assigned jobs
• Understand and apply the intent of the EMS/FSSC/OHS policy and requirements to assigned jobs
• Understand roles, responsibilities, and the importance of conformity to the EMS/FSSC/OHS requirements.
• Understand the significant environmental aspects and related actual or potential impacts associated with their work, and the environmental benefits of improved personal performance
• Understand the potential consequences of departure from specified OHS procedures or legal requirements.
• Ensure prompt escalation (adequate communication) of any food safety related issues to any FSTM, FSTL and or next line of reporting manager.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Needed

• First Degree in any discipline
• Masters in Logistics or SCM will be an added advantage
• Significant experience in warehouse/logistics management
• Good understanding of inventory planning (FIFO, FEFO, LIFO)
• 5 - 7 years’ experience.

Job Context & Special Features:

• Ability to take decision decisively and Good sense of judgment.
• Ability to grasp complex concepts easily.
• Pay attention to minute detail.
• Excellent planning, negotiating, and organizing skills.
• Great physical health.
• Ability to motivate co-workers, colleagues and others.
• Ability to display self-confidence
• Ability to operate in a systematic and logical manner.