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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY MARCH 2009 |
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Warehouse & Distribution Team Leader |
| Position Code: | 450 | | Career Level: | 3 |
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Responsible for
Directing and controlling both the warehouse and distribution operations in order to meet customer delivery requirements within time, cost and efficiency standards. |
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Reports To
Warehouse and Distribution Manager. |
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Supervises
Warehouse staff. |
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Main Activities
Ensuring customer requirements with respect to delivery, time and quantity are met by directing and controlling the rail and road distribution operations.
Maximising labour utilisation by ensuring that staff are effectively managed and allocated between distribution and warehousing functions.
Minimising the cost of transport operation by analysing and implementing procedures which result in optimal fleet utilisation.
Ensuring that the customer orders are correctly filled by directing and controlling the warehouse operation.
Contributing to product quality maintenance by ensuring stock levels are effectively maintained through efficient stock rotation and warehousing.
Assisting Marketing Department by maintaining regular liaison with customers.
Contributing to the quality of delivered goods by liaising with road and rail transports and informing them of correct handling procedures.
Possibly assisting with garage responsibilities, such as truck cleaning and fuel supply.
Possibly taking responsibility for warehouse security.
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Key Skills
Strong organisational and administrative skills.
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Internal Contacts
Accounting staff, Orders department, Personnel, State Manager, Sales Manager, Operations Manager. |
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External Contacts
Customers, Transport Companies, Representatives, Suppliers. |
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Typical Experience
Preferably some tertiary or similar training. At least 5 years experience in aspects of Warehousing and Distribution. |
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