Description:
Requirements:- A solid Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or related field.
- 10+ years proven experience in warehouse operations at a senior leadership level.
- Expertise in warehouse design, layout optimization, and infrastructure development.
- Strong background in implementing systems and processes to elevate efficiency.
- Ability to craft and execute strategic initiatives, focusing on long-term growth over daily operations.
- A track record of success in the FMCG, Logistics, or Manufacturing industries.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the transformation and optimization of warehouse services across South Africa.
- Oversee the design and implementation of world-class warehouse systems & processes.
- Drive continuous improvement and cost efficiencies, ensuring scalability and sustainability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align the warehouse strategy with broader business objectives.
- Stay ahead of industry trends and innovations, positioning the business as a market leader.
- Assess current warehouse solutions and develop new solutions with the aim of achieving continuous improvement.
- Ensure the alignment and integration of activities within warehousing (Warehouse and Distribution) with the rest of the business.
- Develop standard operating practices for all warehouse activities and ensuring that all these practices are aligned with the business governance (RACM) requirements.
- Share operational best practices across countries.
- Align and engage with stakeholders internally and externally.
- Provide direction and leadership to teams through driving empowerment, accountability, a culture of forward thinking, innovation and continuous improvement (i.e. ensure the continuous modelling of operational performance to meet optimal customer service and cost objectives).
- Drive stock management and financial reconciliation of stock in warehouses.
20 Mar 2025;
from:
gumtree.co.za