Warehouse Supervisor (Transportation) - Kitwe

Job Categories:

Procurement & Supply


Date Posted:

2024-04-15 11:27:57

Employment Type

Full Time

Website

bemconsult.com

Location:

Kitwe

Salary:

Negotiable


Description:

Job Purpose
Warehouse Supervisor will be accountable for the overall
warehouse operation, which receives and stores, moves and ships
supplies, stock and materials to and/or from the warehouse.  Manage the
overall operation and ensures the safe and effective storage and
distribution of customer goods on time and without damage.  

Summary of Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement both short- and long-term warehouse planning.
  • Maintain items record, document necessary information and utilize reports to project warehouse status
  • Identify areas of improvement and establish innovative or adjust existing work procedures and practices
  • Supervise the loading and offloading of items in the warehouse 
  • Ensure all warehouse employees receive regular performance reviews, personal-development and succession plans.
  • Motivate and inspire the team and ensure time-cards are submitted for
    timely payroll administration.  Resolve conflict and to create a
    positive and productive team environment.
  • Shipping and receiving of products to and from the warehouse on behalf of customers.
  • Accountable for the planning and direction of all warehouse operations,
    including developing and monitoring of key performance indicators,
    security, change management, technology and all administration
    activities, such as production reporting. 
  • Measure and report the effectiveness of warehousing activities and employee’s performance
  • Organize and maintain inventory and storage area
  • Ensure shipments’ and inventory transactions’ accuracy
  • Communicate job expectations and coach employees
  • Determine staffing levels and assign workload
  • Interface with customers and management to answer questions or solve problems


Required Skills & Attributes

  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to input, retrieve and analyze data
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proven ability to direct and coordinate operations
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Customer service and communication skills
  • Good Negotiating Skills

Primary Areas of Accountability:



Qualifications and Experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Procurement & Supply or Warehouse Management or any Commercial Field
  • A Degree in of the above fields will be a plus
  • Must have a 4 - 6 years’ work experience in Warehouse Management
  • Warehouse Management work experience with a Transport and Logistics Company will be a plus
  • 1-2 years working experience in Logistics will be an added advantage
  • Excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Must be a member of a relevant professional body (i.e. CIPS/CILT/ZIPS)


          QUALIFIED & EXPERIENCED FEMALES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION

If you meet the hiring requirements for the position, please email your CV in Ms Word and Cover Letter clearly stating your salary expectations to: jobs@bemconsult.com & Cc bemconsult8@gmail.com   

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