Job Information
Warehouse And Logistics Manager
Company Information
Job Information
Job Type
Full-time
Department
Kingston - Waterloo
Category
Logistics/Warehouse
Posted
28-10-2024
Job Status
Start Publishing
28-10-2024
Stop Publishing
29-11-2024
[Kingston,Jamaica ]
Description
Warehouse And Logistics Manager
Job Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following are specific responsibilities and contributions critical to the successful performance of the position:
- The individual in this function should be very flexible with the ability to work on weekends and public holidays.
- This position may require travelling to all store locations as is required.
Direct oversight of the day to day operation of Fontana Ferry, Bogue – Montego Bay, Waterloo and Barbican warehouses. - Coordinate all imports with foreign imports supervisor.
- Coordinate imports with custom brokers and Jamaica customs.
- Overseas clearance and checking off of all shipments to your facility.
- Manage warehouse personnel to oversee proper inventory, pricing and organisation of foreign goods.
- Develop a strong Standard Operating Procedures for your location to maximise efficiencies in the management and security of inventory at your facility.
- Work closely with the inventory team to ensure audits and follow up with any inventory issues at your location.
- Coordinate shipment deliveries from Montego Bay to be sorted and prepared for delivery into Barbican and Waterloo.
- Coordinate shipments to be sent out from the Bogue & Ferry warehouses to locations outside of Kingston and Montego Bay.
- Strategically manage the warehouse in compliance with the company's policies and vision.
- Oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution and maintenance operations.
- Ensure mechanisms are in place to secure the safety of the department’s resources
- Setup layout and ensure efficient space utilisation.
- Initiate, coordinate and enforce optimal operational policies and procedures
- Delivers on established key performance indicators - KPIs
- Maintain standards of health, safety, hygiene and security
- Ensure stock control systems are up to date and making sure inventories are accurate
- Prepare annual operating budget, reports and statistics as required
- Liaise with logistics, internal clients, and suppliers
- Plan staff rosters, assign tasks appropriately and appraise results
- Overseeing the planned maintenance of vehicles, machinery and equipment. Management of the company fleet.
- Procure warehouse operating product and services with the best rates as per best practice standard
- Ensures that the company is protected from business risks related to the specific areas of responsibility
- Liaises with the relevant team leaders to ensure that adequate supplies of products are available to satisfy the demands of the market.
- Lead activities related to efficiency optimization and effective waste management
- Direct supervisory role of the following team members:
- Warehouse team involved in container offloading, sorting and pricing
- Data entry individual
- Foreign imports clerk
SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS:
In addition to performance of the essential functions above, this position may be required to perform a combination of other supportive functions, to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of Fontana Limited.
Other:
- In order to properly service our clients, you may be required to work outside of our scheduled business hours.
- Timely execution of duties in keeping with a pre-arranged schedule.
- Care and diligence in protecting the organisation’s assets
Job Requirement
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
- Working Environment / Physical Activities:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Prolonged period of working in external, environmental conditions and being open to the elements.
- Work is normally performed in both an interior/office or external work environment.
- This position will require persons to do manual lifting of items up to 70lbs.
EXPERIENCE; EDUCATION OR CERTIFICATION
- At least three (3) years’ experience in a similar capacity
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Logistics/Supply Chain or related field
- Proven experience in Warehouse Management procedures and best practices
- Excellent computer skills (MS Office & Google Docs etc.)
- In-depth knowledge of the consumer goods industry.
- Previous retail industry experience would be an asset.
- Solid understanding of logistics, inventory management and stock controls
- Supervisory Training & Certificate
- Ability to travel (Domestic & International) if required.
- Must own and operate a reliable motor vehicle
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Strong management and interpersonal skills
- Excellent analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives
- Strong knowledge of warehousing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Hands on experience with warehouse management software and databases
- Project Management Skills
- Flexible and able to adapt to changes in a fast-paced environment
- In-depth Knowledge of the fundamentals of Customs processes
- Attentive to detail and ability to work under pressure
- Self-motivated and result-oriented approach to work
- Ability to multi-task and deliver against competing priorities
- Ability to operate autonomously and demonstrate initiative in problem solving, decision making and proactive approach to job
- Computer Literate in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc)
- Work efficiently and accurately
- Good presentation skills
- Take ownership roles, be a team player and create a strong corporate culture.
- Good training/coaching skills.
- Strong supervisory skills
Personal Characteristics
- Excellent interpersonal and team skills, extremely collegial
- Outstanding communications skills, written and oral
- Demonstrated resourcefulness and good judgement
- Honest and trustworthy
- Values diversity of thought, backgrounds and perspectives
- Ability to multitask while maintaining vigilant attention to detail
- Integrity/ethics beyond reproach
- Constantly looking to apply best practices
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