Warehouse and Distribution Lead

About the role:

The Warehouse and Distribution Lead at Sun King will perform a variety of duties to ensure consistent service delivery as per assigned KPIs. This will include but not limited to Warehouse Floor Plan Implementation, Overseeing Inbound & Outbound Order Execution, Warehouse Inventory Planning and Warehouse Associate team management.

What you would be expected to do:

Oversee Warehouse Operations

• Oversee the daily operations of the warehouse, including receiving, inspection, storage, and dispatch of finished goods, spare parts and merchandise at designated facilities within the set SLAs.
• Coordinate on warehousing monthly billings based on the SLAs.
• Following up with 3PL and all relevant parties to ensure order picking/filling is done accurately.
• Ensuring dispatch to B2C & B2B networks is done in full and on time.
• Timely follow ups with relevant parties on distribution anomalies.
• Implement best practices for warehouse efficiency, including lean standards and cost saving initiatives.
• Supervise a team of warehouse staff which includes but not limited to; fostering a good working environment, KPI setting, tracking, including training and performance evaluations.
• Liaising with the team to ensure the correct warehouse layout is maintained at all times to ensure space optimization.

Inventory Management

• Develop and maintain inventory control procedures to minimize loss and ensure accurate tracking of products.
• Liaising with the distribution and planning team to set inventory reorder levels.
• Ensuring inventory is managed in accordance to the best practice of FIFO.
• Planning and conducting cycle spot checks, monthly stock takes and end month stock reconciliations.

Evaluate Health, Safety and Compliance

• Ensuring basic maintenance standards and compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Train, guide and evaluate new warehouse workers on safety rules.
• Ensure warehouse teams adhere to set warehouse safety guidelines such as but not limited to use of PPEs at all times.

Reporting and reviewing

• Generate regular reports on warehouse performance, including inventory levels, order fulfillment, and efficiency metrics.
• Check data to identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction.
• Enforce timely actions on ERP data postings relevant to Warehouse and Distribution.
• Any other duties as assigned by the line manager.

You might be a strong candidate if you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Transport and Distribution, Procurement and Logistics or Business administration.  Master’s degree is an advantage.
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management, with at least 4 years in warehouse management & logistics/distribution at a mid-senior level.
• Must demonstrate previous management experience, with ability to guide professionals their career development.
• Proven ability to work with distributors, 3PLs and sales teams to ensure smooth distribution operations as well as ability to implement process improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the relevant legislation pertaining to the region.
• Is knowledgeable about inventory management, transport routes, warehousing and distribution networks.
• Knowledge and working experience with a robust ERP and WMS.
• Advanced skills in large volume data management.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
• Ability to work remotely under minimal supervision.
• Effective People management skills.

What we offer (in addition to compensation and statutory benefits):

• An opportunity to grow as a professional in a dynamic, fast-growing, high impact industry;
• The chance to work in an open-minded, collaborative culture surrounded by enthusiastic Greenlighters who are driven by the challenge of continuously innovating and growing an innovative, sustainable business with a profound impact on the world;
• A truly multicultural experience: you will have the chance to work with and learn from people from different geographies, nationalities, and backgrounds.
• Structured, tailored learning and development programs help you become a better leader, manager, and professional through the Greenlight Academy.

To apply click on the link here.