Stores and Logistics Manager

Confidential Company

Job Objective:

Establishes plans and strategies for the organization, storage and distribution of the inventory, stock and finished goods. Effectively manages logistics, warehouse, transportation/deliveries. Understands the whole supply chain and is able to successfully liaise with sales, suppliers, logistic providers, transportation companies and customers to achieve goals.

Responsibilities:

• Establish a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the department and monitor to ensure effectiveness.
• Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency of the Stores Department.
• Oversee product storage, handling and distribution.
• In conjunction with Divisional Managers and Finance, use historical data, to determine and maintain stock levels through proper utilization of systems in place.
• Identify and resolve any inventory discrepancies by conducting checks at regular intervals and ensure inventory and system records reconcile.
• To direct, manage and co-ordinate all phases of packaging. To develop and implement packaging innovations, improvements and process enhancements while managing operating costs.
• To approve purchase requisitions as necessary and determine proper storage location of supplies, materials, etc., to allow maximum utilization of space.
• Keep track and report to management slow moving/obsolete furniture, equipment, etc., in order to devise a plan of action.
• Maintain a proper identification system in stores for easy access of furniture, materials, equipment, etc.
• To maintain accurate and updated records of stores transactions.
• Observe and enforce safety rules and regulations.
• To manage, train and evaluate the performance of sub-ordinates.
• Analyze and report monthly transportation, labor and other relevant expenses/information to assess performance and implement improvements.
• Liaise and co-ordinate activities with Finance, Purchasing and Production Departments.
• Negotiate rates and contracts with transportation and logistics providers.
• Meet costs, productivity, accuracy and timeline targets.
• Comply with laws, health and safety regulations and ISO requirements.
• Implement new technologies and stay alert to new trends in the sector.
• Identify savings, i.e. removing waste materials, identifying non-moving products or unnecessary steps in the logistics process.
• Ensure IT systems in place are effective, maintained and accurate.
• Other duties as assigned.