Depot Manager Warehouse Manager

Purpose:

To manage and oversee all two or more warehouse activities, ensure efficient processes, and maximize warehouse productivity. The senior warehouse managers responsibilities include supervising employees, coordinating logistical processes, ensuring the quality of goods, and preparing relevant documentation.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Plan, organize, supervise and participate in daily warehouse operation and activities including receipt, documentation, storage, safety and distribution of equipment and supplies and maintenance of inventory
• Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned warehouse employees; assign workload to warehouse workers
• Route, schedule, pack and prepare orders for delivery; load vehicles; schedule and oversee deliveries
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records and logs and prepare reports as required; maintain inventory of items in the warehouse; file records as required
• Assist management in establishing warehouse standards and procedures; advise of budget related needs

MAJOR CONTACT WITH:

• All the channel customers
• Sales Team

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree in business, management, logistics or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience as a warehouse supervisor or a similar management position.
• Strong working knowledge of warehouse operations and management.

Preferred Skills

• Time management skills and the ability to delegate.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data entry software.
• Problem-solving skills.

Additional Notes

Willingness to work from alternate location as and when needed

Depot Manager KPI.

• Organizing the safe and efficient receipt, storage and dispatch of goods.
• On-time delivery of stock to the depot & Customer, day to day, Seasonal promotions and Mega Sales Event.
• Order Execution Order Processing, picking, staging and dispatch of all the orders released till cut off time, and achievement of the targets. Monthly achievement of sales target.
• Making sure all Depot timely Safety audit and all safety parameters are achieved.
• Prioritization & coordination the materials requirement in terms of quality & quantity.
• Returns of No Norm and ageing inventory so that the Optimal inventory managed, to avoid the additional Warehouse space requirement.
• Route Planning, review, and reduction of transit times.
• Ensure customer service within freight cost budget.
• Secured, Guaranteed and On-time delivery.
• Publishing the daily MIS report to management.
• Ensure 5S process & Kizan implement at Depot.
• Focusing on Logistics & Transportation Innovations and continuous improvement in operations.