Inventory Lead at Wasoko

Requirements:

• Ability to communicate well
• Ability to motivate and inspire others a must
• Goal oriented , assertive and a practical problem solver
• Ability to work effectively with peers and supervisors to accomplish tasks
• A good understanding of all inventory processes and procedures in a busy e-commerce fulfillment centre
• Extremely detail oriented and organized-yet can operate in a hectic environment
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, and be comfortable squatting, kneeling, and crouching
• Working Hours - Shift work when required. Candidates must be flexible to work weekends, public holidays and/or overtime regularly.

Responsibilities:

• SME for all WMS questions, issues, and bugs
• Enforces all applicable OSHA and other regulatory rules, regulations, laws and standards
• Ensure the warehouse and inventory control areas are kept clean and organized. All inventory kept in its proper location and clearly labeled
• Effective leadership and direction for the team through involvement and communication to deliver on the relevant key business drivers
• Overall management and coordination of all WMS / IMS transactions i.e. receiving, movement, replenishment, returns etc
• Consolidate inventory snapshots and provide an up-to-date overall view of inventory levels in the fulfillment centre as well as at off-site locations, such as in-transit inventory
• Responsible for the integrity and accuracy of all inventory by performing daily audits and maintaining a comprehensive cycle count program
• Investigates and reviews the end result of all shrinkage, theft, or lost and found SKUs and makes corrections and adjustments in the WMS and documents recommendations for improvements and risk mitigation
• Deliver and document savings through inventory optimization, SKU transfer opportunities, service level commitments, cost avoidance, etc..
• Develop continuous improvement initiatives for efficient inbound tasks by identifying, implementing and managing optimal processes and procedures, to minimise costs and maximize output according to changing needs
• LOGs WMS Superuser and System Support - Answering questions from staff and supervisors regarding functionality. Triage errors in the WMS and develop solutions with the team on site. Escalate and troubleshoot system errors to the product and technical team
• Management reporting in terms of operational performance, productivity, stock control and budgets
• Provide closed-loop feedback and action items for continuous improvement projects/initiatives within the established timeframe.

Qualifications:

• Relevant tertiary education i.e. HND or B.Sc in Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, Business Development, Statistics or Engineering
• 2+ years' experience in directly and indirectly managing people to deliver continuous improvement. Preferred hands on ERP systems experience in a busy e - commerce / distribution set up or WMS / IMS implementation consultant
• You have in-depth knowledge of last mile logistics (fulfillment centre best practises and processes - prior experience working with Manhattan or Pulpo or equivalent highly desirable).