Warehouse Manager

Job Description : WAREHOUSE MANAGER NIGERIA • Plan current & future capacity requirements at multiple warehouse locations • Prepare dispatch schedule in coordination with the procurement & logistics planning team • To minimize inventory storage and have staggered ordering to optimize the cash flow and the inventory storage costs • Keep stock control systems up to date and make sure inventories are accurate • Use space and product handling efficiently, making sure quality, budgetary targets and environmental objectives are met Space Management • Ensuring optimal utilization of the space at the warehouse by installing racks of the desired dimensions • Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security in the work environment, for example, ensuring that stock such as chemicals and food are stored safely Operations Management • Liaise with customers, suppliers and transport companies • Engage with functional reportees on a regular basis to elicit feedback on existing services and opinion on new initiatives • Ensure effective processes & systems in place to monitor employee & business performance • Ensure implementation of timely corrective actions for performance deviations and track key performance metrics for various activities • Where appropriate, oversee the maintenance and operation of warehouse management systems and automated storage and retrieval systems. • Accurate records, reports & statistics on a daily, weekly and monthly basis Inventory & Warehouse Management • Responsible for overseeing the inventory management process, implementing departmental strategies for appropriate inventory levels • Eliminate obsolete / off-spec material, and reduce aging material • Manage receiving, warehousing and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating and enforcing program operational policies and procedures • Safeguard warehouse operations and contents by directing and monitoring security procedures and protocols People Management • Supervise, Manage & lead team members towards achieving the department objective and periodically monitor their assigned job duties • Train and coach departmental employees on functional and technical competencies G. Key Interactions Internal Interactions External Interactions • Procurement, Logistics, Accounts & Finance • Clients, Service Providers, Transporters H. Knowledge Functional Knowledge • Knowledge of the Warehouse & Logistics processes (domestic & International) • Knowledge about effective man & material management I. Competency Leadership Competencies • Business Orientation, Pro for Change, Align to Action, People & Performance focus, Collaboration, Open & Progressive mindset, Self-motivated Functional Competencies • Strategy & Planning, Operations Management, Customer Relationship Management J. Job Specifications Level of Education Graduate/Engineer from a recognized university Preferred/Additional Qualifications MBA with a specialization in Operations or General Management Overall Experience 14-20 years Relevant Experience 8-10 years

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