Logistic and Warehouse Operations Section Head

Job Purpose and Impact

The Logistic and Warehouse Operations Section Head will oversee and handle complex tasks related to inventory and warehouse activities for the facility located in PKFZ. In this role, you will interact with customers, suppliers and other contractors as well as with internal teams to ensure compliance with established internal control procedures and accuracy of all data in business management software. You will also lead in establishing inventory control concepts, best methods or procedures and handle different types of documents related to shipments, including settlement of logistics invoices.

Key Accountabilities

• Oversee and handle material management for the assigned location by providing written electronic and telephone communication for documentation, warehouse and shipment to ensure efficient movement of goods.
• Lead and drive continuous improvements in Warehouse and Logistics.
• Provide direction and settle invoices and other documents regarding warehouse management in collaboration with the accounting department following the established schedule.
• Conduct in depth research and participate in inventories, reconcile inventory discrepancies and ensure their timely settlement.
• Partner and collaborate with other departments and locations to reconcile discrepancies related to the circulation of documents.
• Communication with authorities (mainly PKFZ) on logistics movement issues.
• Lead and collaborate with the transportation department in the scope of shipment arrangements or clarification of any irregularities or discrepancies for the delivery of goods.
• Lead and collaborate with related stakeholders to address non-OTIF incidences related to Warehouse, Material Control and Logistics (Weigh bridge)
• Oversee the validation of generated warehouse documents and stock movements for accuracy and take immediate action to correct inaccuracies.
• Anything related to supplier/vendor performance and management (Eg, packaging material, operating supplies vendors/suppliers.
• Responsible for personnel decisions related to hiring, performance and disciplinary actions for your direct reports. You will also spend time completing the same tasks as employees on your team.
• Other duties as assigned

• • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
  • Ability to work with spreadsheets and word processing applications
  • Knowledge of business management software modules (SAP) used in administration of logistics and inventory.
  • Knowledge in managing automated racking system and mobile power equipment (reachtrucks/forklift/pallet stackers)
  • Understanding of logistics document processes and flows
  • Minimum requirement of 5 year relevant work experience at least in warehousing/WHS system/weigh bridge operation
  • Willing to be based at Westport and On Site work arrangement.
  
  Preferred Qualifications
  
  • Five years of supervisory experience managing executives, unbanded employees and foreign labors.