General informations

Africa Global Logistics Botswana offers logistics solutions in all the sectors that govern the economic life of this country.
For 38 years, through our multimodal logistics solutions (clearing and forwarding, transport and warehousing), we have been putting our know-how at the service of the socio-economic development of Botswana. Thanks to the synergy of our resources, we actively participate in the major development projects of the Southern African region.
Through investments in equipment and innovations, our teams are committed to offering tailor-made logistics solutions that meet the specific needs of our clients.

Job Title

CONTRACT LOGISTICS
Warehouse Manager M/F

Contract Type

PERMANENT

Job Location

Southern Africa, Botswana, GABORONE

Working Hours

Full time

Mission Description

Job Purpose
To manage the warehouse operations. This includes but is not limited to dealing with customers, P&L management, Warehouse system management and overall management of Warehouse operations and its staff.
Job Function

• Prepare and manage a full P&L. This includes assuming responsibility for the drafting, control and monitoring of the warehouse budget and meeting of agreed objectives.
• Accountable for ensuring that SLA's and KPI's are set out, agreed upon and maintained and monitored.
• Manage transport costs.
• Control staff
• Continuous management of forklift requirements
• Dealing with our Customers to ensure that service and satisfaction remain a top priority to the operation and its people.
• Warehouse System management to ensure efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Make sure the security of people and assets are always maintained.
• The efficiency of the operation is maintained and monitored according to the agreed standards. The highest standard of housekeeping is always maintained. Monitoring each department reporting to warehouse ensuring it is run efficiently as possible. Ensure stock conforms to the required pallet standard is always correctly laid out in the warehouse.
• Stock rotation systems are always correctly maintained.
• Stock counts are correctly done at the required intervals.
• Ensure all stock control procedures are in place.
• Ensure that inventory is managed and accurately reflected – maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Maintain, monitor and action daily efficiencies for the department.
• Through regular meetings, be aware of and act on all needs and requests of the warehouse staff.
• Ensuring a well-balanced relationship with employees.
• Holding of the relevant meeting and ensure safety is upheld.
• Performance appraisals are conducted formally, at least once per annum, with informal discussions on a quarterly basis.
• Confirm daily headcount by section (Check clock cards/ attendance registers)
• Check status on picking and plan accordingly.
• Check warehouse for damages and stock to be returned from debrief.
• Ensure that agreed picking rates are achieved.
• Ensure necessary housekeeping is completed and that all Health & Safety requirements are met.
• Management of the Hazardous requirements of the Warehouse in line with requirements as per legislation
• Ensure housekeeping is completed in your environment or as per requirements.
• Ensure all health and safety and environmental requirements are adhered to, or as per OHS Act and Company rules on site.

Profile

Minium requirements and Education
• Grade 12
• Relevant post matric qualification would be an advantage.
• 5 or more years' experience in Logistics
• Pick- Pack solutions experience is required.
• SQAS – Knowledge
• 5 years' experience in a logistics environment in a management capacity required.
• Proven Budgetary and financial skills essential.
Key Competencies
• Accountability
• Analytical thinking
• Integrity
• Communication
• Compliance
• Conflict Management
• Decisiveness
• Decision making
• External awareness
• Organizational awareness
• Leadership