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.

Location: Elandsfontein, ZA

Posted Date: 5/9/2024