Job Purpose
To assist the Head of the Warehouse Management Unit in managing the warehouse for Rapid Rail/ Rapid Bus, and to provide leadership, planning, technical direction, communication, and coaching skills to ensure safe, high-quality, and cost-effective warehouse management.
Key Accountabilities
- Assist in overseeing the operation of the warehouse/store, including ordering, receiving, stocking, processing, and distribution of materials;
- Support the Head of Unit in ensuring workplace health and safety requirements are met and help maintain the security of the building and stock;
- Aid in planning the arrangement of inventory within the warehouse and organizing special requirements of inventory;
- Help ensure productivity targets are met and support the maintenance of computerized administration and automated storage and retrieval systems;
- Assist in managing teams of workers and handle personnel issues such as recruitment, training, promotion, disciplinary actions, and remuneration of staff;
- Motivate and coach staff to attain the skills required for their job tasks;
- Support the delivery and fulfilment of objectives and directions from operations;
- Help keep stock control systems and physical inventories up to date and assist in planning for future requirements;
- Brief team leaders on the issues for the particular day and provide support as needed;
- Visit end users to monitor the quality of service they are receiving and report back to the Head of Unit;
- Establish and maintain designated work areas, ensuring they are orderly and safe. Arrange for repairs and replacements of machinery, tools, fixtures, and equipment as needed;
- Assist in establishing and maintaining inventory control systems for all materials, keeping inventory current at all times;
- Any other responsibilities which may be assigned by HOD, HOS and HOU from time to time
Key Requirements
- Degree, preferably in Logistic & Supply Chain or an equivalent with relevant working experience, preferably with supervisory experience.
- Diploma or Certificate in any discipline, preferably in Warehouse or Supply Chain, with 5 years' relevant experience, OR SPM with 10 years' experience at supervisor level
- 5-10 years' experience in warehouse, logistics, or supply chain operations
- Strong communication, people management, and teamwork skills
- Ability to motivate others, delegate work, and solve problems effectively
- Proactive, decisive, and results-oriented with strong analytical skills
- Proficient in SAP (MM Module), CMMS (Trapeze), and Microsoft Excel