Smartf Recruiter, a Recruitment Agency, is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: Warehouse Manager
Location: Mushin, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Purpose of Role
- The Warehouse Manager works to optimize warehouse operations, ensure high customer fulfilment rates and on-time delivery.
- The role is responsible for planning, leading, organizing and controlling of warehousing in an efficient, quality controlled and cost-effective manner.
- In summary, it requires being a team player, organized, logical, and thriving in a fast-paced environment.
As the Warehouse Manager, You will
- Supply Chain Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive warehouse strategy aligned with the company’s business objectives, including order fulfilment and efficient alignment with logistics.
- Inventory Management: Implement inventory control strategies to balance stock levels, increase turn over, reduce carrying costs, and minimize obsolete inventory situations.
- Forecasting and Planning: Work closely with sales and procurement teams to create and maintain accurate forecasts, which are essential for efficient inventory and logistics planning.
- Logistics and Distribution: Oversee the efficient and timely distribution of orders to customers, optimizing transportation, warehousing, and order fulfilment processes. Determine the best logistics and 3PL vendors for road, air deliveries.
- Quality Control: Improve quality control across the supply chain in collaboration with the quality control team.
- Cataloguing and Space Management: Lead optimum utilization of the warehouse space; Ensure storage and handling of all materials and finished goods adheres to standard palletizing, stacking and storage requirements.
- Cost Management: Identify cost-saving opportunities in the supply chain, monitor expenses, and implement strategies to reduce operating costs while maintaining quality.
- Stakeholder Management: Working closely with cross-functional departments to ensure smooth operations and internal customer satisfaction.
- Technology and Systems: Utilize the ERP and data tools to streamline processes, improve collaboration, and enhance decision-making.
- Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing warehouse team, providing guidance, coaching, training and performance evaluations.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for improvement within the supply chain and implement best practices to increase efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Reporting and Analytics: Generate regular reports and key performance indicators to measure the performance of the supply chain and make data-driven decisions.
- Compliance: Be accountable for warehouse compliance requirements (warehouse stock cycle counts), meet and/or exceed Safety and quality requirements and drive ownership among team members.
Must-Have for the Position
- Proven ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously through excellent project and time management skills.
- Balances strategic thinking with execution and commitment to continuous improvement.
- Proven experience (5-7 years) in supply chain or warehouse management, preferably in the FMCG industry.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field; a master’s degree is a plus.
- Relevant professional certifications.
- Demonstrated ability to make thoughtful, data-driven decisions and achieve strategic goals in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical and organizational skills.
- A proven track record of driving efficiencies and cost savings.
- Proficiency in supply chain and warehouse management software and ERP systems.
- A cross-functional leader who fosters collaboration and inspires trust throughout the team.
- Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
Application Closing Date
2nd January, 2024.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the role as the subject of the mail.
Deadline: January 2, 2024
Job Features
Job Category | Warehouse Manager |