Title: Manager: Operations (Logistics and Warehousing)
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Location: Windhoek
Function: Supply Chain
Sub Function: Logistics
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Responsible for ensuring operational efficiency, implementing strategic initiatives, and driving continuous improvement across various sections as well as overseeing and optimizing the day-to-day operations in order to achieve objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES:
- A Degree in either Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration or a related field
- A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in a FMCG operations/warehousing environment of which at least 3 years should be at managerial level
- Strong knowledge of logistics/distribution processes
- Experience in SAP/EWM or a similar system will be an added advantage
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Develop, implement and drive departmental strategy to enhance overall efficiencies for end-to-end operations
- Oversee the day to day operations of Warehousing, Empties Yard and Loading Bay
- Develop and maintain relationships with key business partners to enhance logistics and warehouse capabilities, streamline workflows and reduce operational costs
- Analyse operational data and performance metrics to identify areas of improvement
- Identify and implement process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiencies, productivity and business excellence
- Monitor and manage the departmental budgets
- Ensure adherence to the company health and safety policies, procedures and legislation
- Enforce compliance with regulatory requirements
- Identify possible operational risks and develop/implement mitigation plans
- Lead, coach and develop the team
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:
- Problem solving skill
- Planning and organising
- Attention to detail
- Decision making ability
- Process improvement
- Leadership skill
CLOSING DATE: 13 NOVEMBER 2024
Namibia Breweries Limited as an Equal Opportunity Employer is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. Preference will be given to Namibian Citizens and designated persons as prescribed by the Namibian Affirmative Action (Employment) Act, Act 29 of 1998.
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