WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR FOR BOOK DISTRIBUTOR IN SOUTH AFRICA

Position: Warehouse Supervisor Job Mission: To supervisor the smooth running of the warehouse and operations involved. Support the ongoing improvement of inventory management systems and implementation of operational practices. Key Performance Areas: 1.       Management of Stock: a.)    Maintain accurate stock levels for warehouse and retail outlets. b.)    Determine range per book category for retail outlets. c.)     Implement category stock counts annually and investigate variances. d.)    Creating and processing restock sheets for warehouse and retail outlets. e.)    Administer and maintain inventory management system f.)     Resolve stock discrepancies at branch level. g.)    Review of outgoing stock consistency (Making sure pallets are secured)   2.       Create and draw reports for operations manager   3.       Administration: a.)    Ensure day to day operations of warehouse are met   4.       Housekeeping: a.)    Conduct spot checks daily to ensure all stock is clean and neatly stored b.)    General tidiness of warehouse. c.)     Spot checks on stock processed by staff (Quality Control) and controller checking on IBTs.   5.       Management of warehouse staff a.)    Keeping staff focused on the task at hand and to provide guidance where necessary.   6.       Health & safety compliance Skills required: 1.       Management skills:  Manage a team of people to achieve targets set 2.       Communication skills: Communicate effectively with consumers, teammates and suppliers 3.       Coaching skills: Coach staff to work to expected work standards 4.       Computer literacy: Inventory Management System 5.       Experience in working within a warehouse environment.   Knowledge Required: 1.       Book Warehouse Operational processes 2.       Inventory Management System 3.       Staff Management 4.       Health & Safety   Personal Traits Required: 1.       Attention to detail 2.       Perfectionist 3.       Team Player 4.       Leadership capabilities 5.       Consistency 6.       Potential for growth 7.       Effective organizing and planning skills 8.       Relentless drive to meet deadlines and targets 9.       Ability to work under pressure   Minimum Experience required: 1.       Minimum 3 years supervisory experience within similar environment 2.       Certificate or diploma in supply chain management 3.       Would be advantageous to have qualification in retail as well PLEASE SEND YOUR CV TO HR(AT)READERSWAREHOUSE(DOT)CO(ZA)WITH THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR IN THE SUBJECT LINE. IN YOUR EMAIL PLEASE INCLUDE NOTICE PERIOD AS WELL AS CURRENT SALARY. NO CV'S WILL BE CONSIDERED IF THE ABOVE CONDITIONS ARE NOT ADHERED TO IN YOUR APPLICATION.