Position :WAREHOUSE MANAGER

Location:  Lusaka

Responsibilities and Duties

• Drive warehouse efficiencies through adherence to standards and best practice.
• Effectively manage utilization of satellite / overflow warehouses.
• Control and reconcile stock from receipt in the warehouse to dispatch from facility
• Track, control and reconcile stock / inventory and product movements in and out of the warehouse, and account for all variances.
• Manage correct operation and maintenance of warehouse material handling equipment to ensure consistent availability and safe handling of product.
• Provide input to and effectively manage the warehouse budget on a daily/weekly/monthly basis
• Ensure compliance with group minimum standards and processes for Warehouses and depots.
• Ensure adherence to minimum stock control procedures.
• Ensure that Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality (SHERQ) standards are consistently met in the warehouse.
• Ensure talent and performance management are embedded in local ways of working
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Promote and adhere to Company’s procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC).

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Full Grade 12 Certificate
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply chain management, Transport Management, Procurement, Logistics, Business administration or other related degree.
• 5 years’ experience in Outbound Motor Industry (warehouse and transportation) covering all warehouse processes including receiving parts, picking, planning, loading, inventory management, safety, and material handling equipment. Experience in bulk material handling would be an added advantage
• Proven ability to manage all resources, truck parts management and equipment.
• Knowledge of warehouse management systems
• Should possess sound business acumen and problem-solving skills, with strong interpersonal skills and results focus; ability to influences others; ability to lead and motivate others; ability to plan and organise, and work effectively under pressure.