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Job Description

· Plan, Develop, Organise, Direct and Manage:

− The annual budget for the warehouse and logistics operations.

− The implementation of warehouse health and safety, and security programs / activities.

− Warehouse operations policies and procedures. Communicate / inform warehouse staff.

− Profit improvement plans and change-management plans.

− Key performance indicators to measure and control the effectiveness of warehouse operations.

− Logistics service levels to all stores / Customers.

· Remain current with latest warehouse operations technology systems and procedures.

· Drive warehouse and logistics economics by developing and managing cost-reduction initiatives.

· Perform day-to-day administrative tasks, spend approvals and customer reports.

· Prepare or direct preparation of correspondence, reports, warehouse statistics, operations, and maintenance.

· Coach, train, manage, and appraise the performance of warehouse and management personnel.

· Mentor selected warehousing operations staff.

· Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships.

· Solve, negotiate, and address staff challenges.

· Confer with associated departments to review business development opportunities, financial imperatives / cost reduction opportunities, demands and forecasts.

Key Skills and Experience

· Minimum of five years’ senior managerial and progressive experience within a high-value environment / sector.

· Minimum of five years’ progressively responsible experience in warehouse or facility operations.

· Proven experience of warehouse management practices; direct supervisor reportage is essential.

· Proficiency and working knowledge of operations, supply chain and logistics.

· Warehouse systems experience is preferable.

· Management of transportation and carriage partners.

· Competency in stock control and inventory management.

· Commercially-astute with direct customer service experience.

· Strong commitment to leadership and people-management.

· Adaptable and flexible with a positive attitude and disposition.