Warehouse Manager

OBJECTIVE/ PURPOSE OF THE JOB: 

This is the senior warehousing operations role within the Division and has direct accountability for all Warehousing related activities in support of all lines of businesses. The position provides direct management intervention and decision making on day to day issues and contributes to the strategic business planning of the Division. This role is responsible for the efficient and cost-effective management of all operational aspects of the warehousing operation to achieve the department’s medium to long term objectives. This role involves in high level of strategic planning and execution which results in high impact at Department and Division level.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides leadership, direction and coordination across warehousing operation.
• Ensures all required processes, procedures and KPI’s are adhered to across all activities
• Acts as the Point of Contact for problem resolution and disputes
• Directly responsible for the overall quality, efficiency and performance of all aspects of Warehousing operation
• Ensure receiving of all incoming items to the store is carried out as per the division policy and procedures.
• Overseeing and managing all inventory related transactions under ERP.
• Accountable for maintaining adequate inventory levels and stock rotation based on FIFO method.
• Accountable for ensuring inventory is physically verified periodically i.e. weekly and quarterly, and differences are investigated and reported. 
• Reports to management any slow moving goods for further action.
• Interfacing with Internal/External and PEPSI auditor / Third Party Auditor, when they visit to audit the stock and the records maintained by the warehouse.
• Facilitates and liaise with relevant internal and external stakeholders during inspections/visit (GTA, Municipality, MOE, etc.)
• Ensure the loading operations are carried out within the stipulated time frame.
• Interfacing with internal customers – ADS and TDMs, and MUMs regarding the day to day operations to find out how best to serve the sales.
• Responsible for the Repacking Facility – repacking of damaged cases on a daily basis and repacking of promotional packages for the sales.
• Monitor the function of the Sub-Store to arrange replenishment of stock to help the sales truck going for reload.
• Control the store damages/returns implement measures to near zero shrinkage of finished goods.
• Monitor and control the monthly overtime.
• Ensure the optimum utilization of the storage area available.
• Analyzes and provides feedback to Management on Warehouse performance KPI’s such as headcount including hired labor, Staff overtime, Stock discrepancy report, MHE maintenance, Space / CBM utilization, etc
• Provide detailed regular weekly reports to the sales on near-expiry, slow-moving and dead stocks.
• Assists in the recruitment and retention of staff.
• Ensures that new recruits are properly inducted into warehouse operations.
• Develops and implements the Performance Management Program for Warehouse Operations. Coaches and mentors when required.
• Acts as ABA Core and Leadership Values ambassador.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions/recommendations for changes in process within warehouse operations and/or within the division.

JOB REQUIREMENT:

• Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain management/logistics is a must.
• Related post graduate diploma or MBA in supply chain management/logistics would be preferred.
• Minimum 10 years’ of overall experience in Warehouse / Logistics operations of which 3 years must have been spent in managerial role within beverages manufacturing industry or FMCG manufacturing company is a must.
• Fluency in English communication skills; Bilingual is a plus (e.g. English and Arabic)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and inventory management modules in ERP environments.
• Exposure in FSSC Audit and continuous improvement practices are desirable.