Job Description

• Oversee day-to-day warehouse operations by planning and implementing systems for receiving, storing, and dispatching goods, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and monitoring process adherence.
• Drive consistent operational excellence by collaborating with senior management to develop strategies, optimise storage layouts, allocate resources effectively, and recommend improvements to enhance warehouse efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues by working closely with warehouse staff, facilitating communication with administrative teams, identifying challenges in safety and service, and applying root cause analysis for timely resolution.
• Ensure compliance and operational integrity by staying current with regulatory requirements, conducting regular audits, maintaining accurate records, and continuously monitoring warehouse activities for adherence to standards.
• Contribute to the organizational strategy by understanding key strategic drivers and direction and providing informed input during the annual strategic planning process.
• Formulate and manage departmental operational plan by translating strategy into actionable initiatives, including projects and performance metrics, and submitting for approval annually or as required.
• Develop departmental budgets by analysing operational needs, preparing detailed financial plans, and submitting budgets for approval annually and as required.
• Safeguard departmental information by managing security and disaster recovery protocols, assessing existing controls, identifying vulnerabilities, and deploying mitigation strategies as required.

Job Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent
• B Com / B Tech in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management or similar
• Driver's license
• Post Graduate Diploma in Business management or related will be advantageous
• 7+ years’ experience in warehouse management 
• 3+ year's experience in explosives value chain and Supply Chain Inbound
• 5+ years people management experience