Job vacancy Warehouse Supervisor

PRIMARY JOB OBJECTIVE

To coordinate and manage all warehouse processes.

KEY JOB TASKS

Managing Profitability

Planning

Coordinate daily with Receiving Supervisor in an effort to prepare for incoming shipments as you allocate time between shipments/trailers. Communicate with Buyers and Logistics regarding upcoming shipments. Give urgent inventory needs top priority.

Implement and Introduce

Policies and procedures that provide information and clarity on the systematic removal of vendor purchased inventory from shipping containers. Implement policies that bring about the warehouse organization and product rotation.

SUPERVISION OF EMPLOYEES

Off Loading of Trailers

Promptly check and record trailers thermostats ensuring that ideal temperatures were maintained during shipment. Verify origin of the container and that it is addressed to the appropriate company/division. Supervise the removal of vendor purchased inventory from containers/trailers. Confirm cartoon amounts and position pallets to be checked by the receiving team.

Warehouse Organization

Ensure that products are stored in an organized manner. Items that have not been received and are damaged should be segregated and clearly marked

Relationship/Communication

Maintain a cordial and professional relationship with:

Receiving Team, in order to work in a concerted effort to receive and distribute merchandise in a timely fashion. Purchasing Department to report inconsistencies and address over ordering. Logistics to report all issues relating to trailers from temperature readings and container schedules Department Heads & Store Managers, to ensure the prompt distribution of merchandise. IT Department for systems support and Inventory Department to assist within cycle counts.

Development and Training

Incorporate daily training initiatives. Provide ‘on the job’ training and coaching while promoting succession planning.

Sales Budgets/Schedules

Knowledge of sales targets and peak sales period assess staffing needs and prepare to control labor costs.

Loss & Damage, Shrink Intervention

Secure warehouse entrance/exits at all times. Stored inventory should remain in sealed boxes and packages at all times. Ensure that security measures are enforced as you monitor the movement of associates and inventory.

Minimize Safety Risks

Oversee cleaning and organization of the warehouse. Ensure that associates are adhering to all safety rules, policies and procedures and that only qualified associates are operating machinery.

Requirements

• Experience necessary
• Proficient in Computers
• Ability to operate related machinery and perform all associated tasks
• Good communication skills (oral & written)

Cross Training in the following Departments:

Logistics/Brokerage

Costing

Purchasing

Inventory

Key Competencies

• Excellent leadership skills

• Ability to multi-task
• Human Relation skills
• Flexible and Resilient able to handle peak periods

Success Factors

• Reliable
• Organized
• Creative
• Goal driven
• Energetic

Job Conditions

Continuous reaching, heavy lifting, standing and walking on tile and concrete floors. Functioning in varying temperatures.