Job Title: Stores Manager - Automobile Industry
Job Purpose: Our client in the Automobile Industry seeks a Stores Manager
with experience in the industry and with familiarity handling Chinese and
Japanese vehicles.
Coordinate activities of
departments to deliver faster turnaround of material movement to drive costs /
inventory investment down while improving accuracy and response time to
customers
Duties & Responsibilities:
Duties & Responsibilities:
Essential Duties and
Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Develop
strategies / plans / programs and measures to deliver stated company
objectives.
- Participate
in management meetings to address issues and provide updates to management.
- Create
policies and procedures for organization to deliver Logistics goals /
objectives.
- Interact
with Customers. Listen to / resolve problems with process or
personnel.
- Administer
departmental and one on one meetings with organization members as
necessary to discuss performance in fundamental result areas:
safety, quality, individual performance, training, and auditing of inbound
inspections, etc.
- Oversee
warehouse space management and cost.
- Interact
with customers and planning dept. when necessary to insure adherence to
excess / obsolete policy.
- Insure
information system performance.
- Respond to
organization needs for improvements and training.
- Responsible
to customers for all issues / requests relating to material control and
inventory.
- Directs
salvage of damaged or used material.
- Participates
in planning personnel safety and plant protection activities.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Inbound
Warehouse, Outbound Warehouse, Internal Material Handling Takes
responsibility for subordinates' activities;
- Makes self
available to staff;
- Provides
regular performance feedback;
- Develops
subordinates' skills and encourages growth;
- Solicits and
applies customer feedback (internal and external);
- Fosters
quality focus in others;
- Improves
processes, products and services;
- Continually works to improve
supervisory skills.
Competencies
To perform the job
successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information;
Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data;
Designs work flows and procedures.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely
manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative
solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even
when dealing with emotional topics.
Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds
promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service;
Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains
confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under
control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and
process improvement;
Business Acumen - Understands business implications of
decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of
market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks
correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; Benefits
organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and
respects diversity.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s
degree in Procurement Management
- KISM and/or
CIPS Qualification
- Knowledge of
business and management principles
- ICT skills,
ACCPAC
- Mindfulness
of safe material handling procedures and techniques
- Working
knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) is an asset
- Warehouse
experience operating equipment is an asset
- Excellent
communication skills
- Flexibility
to work all shifts, including evenings and weekends, as required
Application Process
Interested candidates are
invited to strictly email their cover letter and CV, clearly detailing their
current remuneration and expectations to recruit@odumont.com before end
of day 25 February 2013.
Only short listed
candidates will be contacted
