Operations & Planning Manager

Requirements:

Post Graduate Degree in Logistics / Warehouse /

Supply Chain Management or related fields

(NQF 8)

6-8 years of experience in Logistics / Warehouse Management in a Manufacturing environment.

3-5 years should be at Management level.

Computer Literacy (MS Office Suite; SAP, ERP

Systems and job-specific software systems).

Knowledge of relevant Business Processes.

Knowledge of relevant Logistics, Warehousing

or related Processes and Practices.Duties:

Contributes to creating and recommending strategic plans and reviews in order to achieve operational objectives.

Ensures an efficient warehouse operation which is able to fulfil operational and customer demand.

Plans, co-ordinates and monitors the receipt, packing, storage and dispatch of goods.

Manages movement, storage and preservation of all components.

Manages input of movements (transactions) of materials into the ERP system.

Manages maintenance of housekeeping.

Keep abreast with technological

advancements in the field to maintain a

competitive advantage.

Initiate continuous improvement initiatives

and projects toward optimising resources and

cost.

Seek to improve processes and capabilities to

enhance operations.

Manage and complete projects from planning

to implementation within budgetary

stipulations.

Contributes to the budget preparation

process.

Ensures the effective, efficient, economical

and transparent use of financial and other recourses.

Monitors expenditure against budget and ensures spending occurs within budgetary limits.

Explores opportunities to reduce costs.

Ensures divisional, regional and departmental budget monitoring in line with the company financial guidelines.

Monitors the operation of controls and

procedures in order to ensure the integrity of the company.

Develops and maintains a quality assurance

and improvement program that covers all

aspects of the policy and risk activity.

Identifies and monitors departmental risks

and develop and maintain a risk register.

Establishes and maintain a system to monitor

the dispositions of results communicated to

management.

Ensures that all action plans are in place to

address internal and external audit findings

and monitor progress against these plans.

Ensures compliance with relevant legislation

and policy frameworks within functional area

to prevent fruitless, wasteful and irregular

expenditure.

Works collaboratively with stakeholders by

establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Represents the company in meetings with

stakeholders.

Solves problems creatively whilst

demonstrating a high level of integrity in line

with the company core values.

Provides advice and guidance to Management on internal stakeholder related matters.

Manages relationships in accordance with policies and procedures and legal requirements.

Develops, implements and monitors a stakeholder management system.

Monitors and measures performance

quarterly by conducting employee appraisals.

Identifies areas of development and draws up

action plans to address poor performance.

Ensures ongoing training and development of

employees.

Addresses employee relations matters fairly

and promptly.

Sets performance objectives for team by

cascading of the organisations initiatives into

individual performance contracts.

Ensures that all employees have signed

performance agreements.

Monitors the implementation of HR policies

within the Department.