Job Background

• Our Kerchanshe Trading Company is looking for an effective Warehouse Manager to direct receiving, warehousing and distribution operations. A warehouse manager is the main point of contact for an essential part of the supply chain process. This means that you will have to be experienced in warehousing, managing warehouse workers, processes, and a warehouse management system. You will be in charge of maintaining safety standards to ensure that products are dispatched and delivered safely and efficiently. 

• Being a warehouse manager also means you have to work closely with the other warehouse employees and lead them to meet, and even exceed productivity targets. This role is great for natural leaders and proficient communicators, as you will be your team's main point of contact. 

• Most importantly, you will be responsible for the health and safety of company’s employees. Warehouses can be extremely dangerous places to work, especially if the equipment or products are mishandled or damaged in any way. Therefore you will have to have previous, extensive experience working within a warehouse and an absolute understanding of the basic operations of a warehouse. You will also need to have been technically trained in fundamental warehouse operations, such as Supply chain management system (SCMS), Warehouse Management System (WMS), Enterprise Management System (ERP), Inventory Management system and Kaizon management system certificate of basic training.

Duties

• You will oversee the efficient receipt, storage, value-adding servicing and dispatch of a wide variety of products.

• Ultimately, you should be able to ensure productivity targets are achieved and that all warehouse processes are running smoothly and promptly.

• Strategically manage warehouse in compliance with company’s policies and vision

• Oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution and maintenance operations

• Setup layout and ensure efficient space utilization

• Initiate, coordinate and enforce optimal operational policies and procedures

• Adhere to all warehousing, handling and shipping legislation requirements

• Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security of the warehouse

• Manage stock control and reconcile with data storage system

• Prepare annual budget and reports as a given company’s schedule

• Liaise with clients, suppliers and transport department if necessary

• Plan work rote’s, assign tasks appropriately and appraise results

• Recruit, select, orient, coach and motivate employees

• Produce reports and statistics regularly (IN/OUT status report, dead stock report etc)

• Receive feedback and monitor the quality of services provided

Job Requirements

Qualification 

• MA/BSC  degree in logistics, supply chain management or business administration or related field of study with Eight (8) years direct work experience out of which  4 year as a Warehouse Manager 

Required Skill

• Proven work experience as a Warehouse Manager

• Expertise in warehouse management procedures and best practices

• Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives

• Strong knowledge of warehousing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Hands on experience with warehouse management software and databases

• Leadership skills and ability manage staff

• Strong decision making and problem solving skills

• Excellent communication skills

How to Apply

Submit your CV along with your supporting documents accompanied your cover letter via email: hr@kerchanshe.com

N.B: Mention the position in which you are applying for on the subject line of your email as “Warehouse Manager”

''only shortlisted candidates will be contacted''.