Warehouse Supervisor

Our Client in the Manufacturing Industry is seeking to employ a Warehouse Supervisor (Sales and Marketing) to their team based in Cape Town.

Requirements:

• Diploma in Warehousing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related field (NQF-Level 5).
• Up to 5 years' experience in warehousing, inventory and stock control, logistics, supply chain, or procurement within a manufacturing environment.
• 1 to 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, SAP, ERP systems, and other job-specific software.
• Knowledge of warehousing, logistics, and planning processes and best practices.

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

Warehousing Operations

• Oversee and ensure successful weekly cycle counts of stock.
• Ensure monthly stock takes with production and support department teams.
• Ensure FIFO (First In, First Out) and LOS (Line of Sight) principles are applied during storage and issuing of stock within the area of responsibility.
• Investigate stock variances and exceptions and implement corrective action plans.
• Continuously review procedures pertaining to stock control to improve efficiency and minimize risk.
• Liaise with Planning to verify receipts and issued goods, as well as semi-finished components and products.
• Ensure all products received for storage are accurately coded, compliant with procedures, and stored in designated areas.
• Ensure non-conforming products are processed according to procedures and that scrap is removed daily.
• Control damaged stock in WIP (Work In Progress), investigate causes, and take corrective action.
• Ensure adherence to consignment stock procedures when collecting consignment stock.
• Create and maintain work instructions.
• Keep abreast of developing technologies in inventory control.

Administration, Systems, and Reporting

• Ensure database information integrity is always maintained on SAP.
• Process and record credit notes, ensuring proper approvals are obtained.
• Capture returned rotations accurately on the system.
• Record and file invoice documentation for tracking purposes.
• Update checks and charges spreadsheets.
• Capture scrap differences and maintain accurate records.
• Ensure stationery, protective clothing, and gear are ordered timeously.
• Ensure daily, weekly, and monthly health and safety check sheets are completed and incidents reported to HR.

Compliance and Customer Service

• Operate within established controls and procedures to ensure operational integrity.
• Identify and report risks or areas of concern to management.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and internal procedures.
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations within the warehouse.
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Represent the department in meetings with relevant stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve problems creatively while demonstrating integrity and professionalism.

Staff Supervision

• Ensure all employees have signed performance agreements.
• Conduct quarterly performance appraisals and monitor employee performance.
• Identify staff performance objectives, development areas, and action plans in collaboration with HR.
• Facilitate ongoing training and development of employees.
• Address employee relations matter promptly and fairly.

Cost and Financial Control

• Contribute to the budget preparation process.
• Promote efficient, economical, and transparent use of financial and material resources.
• Monitor and control expenditure against budget and report deviations to management.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives.

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.