Warehouse Manager

Description

Job Summary: Lead, organize, and audit warehouse operations, ensuring inventory accuracy and optimizing delivery times. Key Highlights: 1. Leadership in automotive inventory management (ERI > 98%) 2. Implementation of cycle counts and storage methodologies 3. Advanced use of ERP and Excel for inventory control Position Profile: Warehouse / Storage Manager 1\. General Position Description * **Position Title:** Warehouse / Storage and Logistics Manager * **Department:** Logistics and Operations * **Reports To:** Operations Management / General Management * **Team Supervised:** Warehouse assistants, packaging and dispatch personnel. **Primary Objective:** Lead, organize, and audit the operations of receiving, storage, inventory, and dispatch of automotive spare parts, **ensuring inventory accuracy (ERI \> 98%)**, minimizing discrepancies, shrinkage, and cross-merchandise errors, optimizing delivery times, and implementing strict controls. 2\. Key Responsibilities (Focus on Error Prevention) * **Rigorous Inventory Control:** * Design and implement **weekly and daily cycle counts** by ABC classification (high-turnover parts, medium-value items, and critical components). * Lead periodic comprehensive audits and inventories. * Immediately investigate, identify root causes, and resolve discrepancies, code cross-matches, or shortages. * **Receiving and Imports:** * Supervise physical verification against packing lists and incoming imports. * Ensure accurate coding, labeling, and system entry into the ERP on the same day goods arrive. * **Storage and Slotting:** * Maintain the warehouse using a clear methodology (e.g., 5S) and a slotting system organized by aisle, shelf, and level. * Control complex-dimension spare parts (bodywork) and small parts (fasteners/bearings), which are prone to cross-matching. * **Dispatch and Order Preparation (*****Picking \& Packing*****):** * Design protocols with **dual verification** or barcode scanning to eliminate cross-dispatches before shipment to routes or counters. * Ensure appropriate packaging to prevent damage in transit. * Schedule courier routes for home deliveries. 3\. Profile RequirementsAcademic and Experience Requirements * **Education:** Bachelor’s degree or Technologist in Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related fields. * **Experience:** Minimum of 3–5 years in similar roles **within automotive spare parts, hardware, technology, or high-SKU-volume sectors**. * **Systems Proficiency:** * Advanced proficiency in **ERP Systems** (SAP, Siigo, World Office, Sysplus preferred) and inventory/WMS modules. * Intermediate-to-advanced Excel (pivot tables, database cross-referencing for inventory audits). Technical Competencies * Inventory control methodologies (ABC classification, FIFO/PEPS, cycle counting). * Use of data capture tools (barcode/RF readers). * Knowledge of occupational safety and health regulations applicable to warehouses. Attitudinal and Soft Skills * **Attention to detail and rigor:** Zero tolerance for disorder and informal processes. * **Leadership and moral authority:** Ability to enforce team discipline in process compliance. * **Problem-solving ability:** Analytical mindset to identify causes of losses and correct underlying processes. * **Ability to work under pressure:** Agile handling of urgent dispatches without compromising safety measures. Workplace: On-site employment