Job Description
Role Profile
- Manage the frontline fulfilment process in the market as part of delivering its overall operational objectives.
- You will be responsible for the day-to-day warehousing and dispatch operations for the market to ensure the company's targets and objectives on inventory and order fulfilment processes are met.
- Guarantee operational processes and standards are followed and oversee all housekeeping standards while driving continuous improvement at the market level.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Inbound outbound Management:
- Responsible for both inbound and outbound operations of the market.
- Assure on-time in full deliveries as the set company targets and assure the defined warehousing and dispatch costs are maintained per set targets.
- Ensure customer orders are fulfilled in a timely, precise manner including management of customer returns per the agreed standards.
Inventory Management:
- Deliver 100% Inventory Accuracy while working with the defined stakeholders to minimize stock-outs and damages while driving proper stock handling to minimize losses in damages.
Operational Excellence:
- Lead identification and closure of Continuous Improvement Initiatives within the framework of Lean Principles within the warehouse.
- Execute all operations activities such as stock taking, physical inventory count, inventory accuracy in allocation, consumption levels, and order fulfilment.
- Actively engage in route planning and delivery schedules to ensure all deliveries and completed within the allocated delivery windows.
People Management:
- Coach and manage associates (from third-party providers) to deliver shared objectives.
- Ensure the completion of daily tasks and responsibilities; resolve issues preventing the completion of tasks.
- Build a team philosophy and cultivate a team atmosphere by working with the team to achieve the company's targets and objectives.
- Train new employees in company policies and procedures, as well as product knowledge.
- Inculcate the company culture among team members and third-party partners and providers.
Compliance:
- Assure compliance to Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and any identified requirements; compliance to all laid down Fulfilment SOPs and associated business processes.
Reporting:
- Develop and present reports on inventory accuracy, order fulfilment, transport costs for the market, and order cancellation among other key aspects in warehousing & dispatch.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree (or Diploma with at least 3 years demonstrated progressive career growth) in Sciences, Engineering, Computing, Economics, Supply Chain, Accounting, and Analytics;
- At least 2 years experience in a Supervisory role;
- A minimum of five years of experience in supply chain management (warehousing & dispatch) in a busy-paced environment;
- Knowledge of inventory and supply chain management;
- Tech Savvy and proficient in warehousing systems, data entry software/systems, and computer systems including Microsoft Suite;
- Membership in an appropriate professional body is an added advantage;
- Physical stamina, ability to work long hours on one’s feet;
- Excellent organization and efficient time-management skills;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills;
- Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure;
- Experience in an FMCG or Retail background is preferred;
- Demonstrated experience handling route planning and mapping to yield maximum returns;
- An open-minded professional who pays keen attention to detail;
- Strong numerical, data, and root cause analysis skills;
- Calm under pressure; able to prioritize multiple competing demands;
- Always learning; passionate about lean thinking and principles.
Competencies;
- Operational Excellence;
- Analytical Mindset;
- Problem-Solving;
- Attention to Detail;
- People Management;
- Tech Savvy.