Distribution Centre Manager

We are looking for a top candidate to fill the role of Distribution Centre Manager. If you have a knack for Logistics and Warehousing, work well in a fast-paced environment, and are committed to producing high-quality results while maintaining a positive work climate, we want you!

The Distribution Centre Manager will:

• Lead and manage the Distribution Centre to drive results while maintaining and promoting a positive work climate with a high level of integrity
• Work with the Operation & Services leadership team and other stakeholders to implement the company's mission, vision and values
• Define and implement the strategic plan while ensuring that the budget, employees and priorities are aligned with company goals
• Provide strong governance, financial and programmatic management in designing, implementing and monitoring the Distribution Centre including standards of logistic and warehouse, accountability, transparency and customer experience
• Minimize operational cost while maintaining efficiencies and delivering a high customer experience
• Increase efficiencies and consistency throughout the organization by developing and implementing solutions to improve productivity and excellence
• Overseeing the maintenance of the warehouse aimed at measuring efficiencies based on long and short-term goals
• Lead and promotes a safety-first work culture
• Plan and manage the financial resources of the Distribution Centre
• Lead to maintain the non-structural assets (Structure and facilities)
• Lead the team in warehouse best practices Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) 
• Promote and manage adherence to all company policies and safety requirements as prescribed by the business and best practices
• Leads the operational objectives for quarterly/monthly/daily stock counts
• Ensures all roles are adequately filled and covered in the DC with the support of the Human Resource Department
• Manages and maintains 3PL relationships to drive productivity, compliance and improved customer service levels

The Distribution Centre Manager – should have:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Operations Management, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field 
• At least 4 years of experience in warehousing and distribution management 
• Strong strategic planning and forecasting skills
• Highly skilled in operations management, stock control, and budget management 
• Strong analytical prowess and creative problem-solving ability 
• A strong leader with the ability to set clear priorities, create efficiencies in systems and processes,  drive high levels of  performance and productivity in a positive work climate
• An affinity to austere cost control 
• Exceptional integrity and attention to details
• Sound Knowledge of warehousing and distribution best practices  
• Expert knowledge of SAP
• Expert skills with Excel  

 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.