Warehousing and Logistics Manager Job Description
Job Purpose:
To support the business through effective management of all Warehousing and logistics activities, relying on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Main Responsibilities:
* Ensure customer needs are met daily.
* Manage operational warehousing and logistics functions to maximize efficiencies, space utilization, productivity, and minimize costs.
* Distribute daily warehouse capacity and activity reports for warehouse locations.
* Distribute and review finished goods insight status reports daily.
* Manage assortment staff and ensure assortment plans are achieved.
* Create a daily space and dispatch allocation plan.
* Design and implement continuous improvement initiatives and standard operating procedures.
* Assist in stock counting and agree stock counting adjustments.
* Work with senior management to determine cost-effective transport solutions.
* Establish and enforce health and safety standards.
* Develop a strong communications strategy for the department.
Requirements:
* Minimum 5 years warehouse/operations experience.
* High level of comfort with IT-driven warehouse systems.
* Ability to manage processes and team members effectively.
* Reporting skills and ability to analyze information accurately.
* Detail-oriented and deadline-oriented.
* Ability to react decisively in quick-moving situations.
* Willingness to challenge and change people/process methods.