About the Company
Our client is a leading consumer goods organisation with regional headquarters based in Melbourne. Due to continued growth in the area an opportunity for a Warehouse Supervisor to lead an East-Melbourne based Distribution Centre has arisen.
About the role
Reporting to the Warehouse manager , the Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all inbound, storage and dispatch functions for a large scale Distribution Centre. In this highly autonomous role, your key accountability will include:
Duties
- Managing the receipt, storage and timely dispatch of a high SKU count product range to maximise fill rates and customer service levels.
- Initial and ongoing training and development of casual staff, including site occupational health & safety.
- Leading cost reduction initiatives, including the management of slow moving and obsolete products.
- Reporting back to the broader business on inventory holding, KPI's such as pick rates and DIFOT levels.
Skills & Experience
The successful candidate will be an experienced warehousing or distribution professional ideally from the consumer goods space. You will have a demonstrated track record of success in a highly autonomous role, and the ability to form strong working relationships with small teams on site. Manhattan WMS experience is highly advantageous.
