Contract Manager I

**Job Advert Summary**:
An opportunity has arisen for a high calibre Warehousing Contract Manager to Manage financial and administration requirements. Please review the minimum requirements, duties and responsibilities below for further information about the position.
**Minimum Requirements**:
- Economics, Transport, Logistics Management diploma/degree - 5- 10 years experience in a Warehousing Management environment - Knowledge of Warehousing Management Systems - Manage and control revenue:
costs and profit - Knowledge of equipment maintenance management -Labour Legislation -Recognition and procedures agreements -National Bargaining Council agreements - Organisational management systems, including policies and procedures (Range:
Management systems include:
financial, administrative, operational &
H.R. systems) -Strategic Planning -Knowledge of general expense management / budgeting - Management skills - Sound knowledge of policies and procedures in supply chain and logistics management - Knowledge of Company Disciplinary and Grievance procedures - Knowledge of recruitment and disciplinary procedures - Relevant written and verbal contracts / service level agreements - Microsoft Office skills with advanced Excel
**Duties &
Responsibilities**:
Effective management of operational processes and contracts/service - Develop and maintain procedures which relate to day to day operational requirements - Manage insurance, accidents and Damages
- Forklift utilization - Comply with company code of conduct, policies and procedures - Performance Management &
Training - Ensure adherence to procedures pertaining to Loading and offloading procedures (as per client requirements) - Safety and security standards - Optimal allocations of vehicles and staff - Timeous forklift inspection - Identify, implement and maintain site/ depot specific requirements as per legislation, policy and customer requirements - Manage and control forklift hire and maintenance Attend to and Manage - Tyre tracking and scraping requirements - Tyre costs, quality. Suppliers agreement - Undertake effective client relationship management - Including client entertainment when necessary - Audit the quality of service provided through personal interaction with the customer on an ongoing basis and timeous corrective action is taken when required - Monitoring and measuring Management of financial and administration requirements - Monitor and Manage costs - Undertake accurate and timeous forecasting - Screen all suppliers by comparing costs, quality products and BEE - Authorize and submit cash book payments so that the costs are correctly allocated - Report weekly on projects contract revenue and profits - Monitor and reconcile - Report on performance of the contact on a monthly basis - Manage and control all assets that are acquired and disposed of according to the relevant procedure and ensure accurate recording Management of safety, health, environment and quality - Manage housekeeping, safety and quality by ensuring that all housekeeping audits are conducted regularly and that corrective action is taken if required. This includes - Appearance of offices - Ensure accident report keeping system is maintained - Safety and security orientation - Implement and manage an effective SHEQ system addressing all safety risks Effective management of human resources - Develop performance standards - Measure performance accordingly for each position - Conduct Performance Reviews and evaluate performance on a regular basis - Coach and provide feedback on possible areas that can be developed or rectified - Correct performance when required and discuss problem areas and discuss possible actions that can be undertaken - Ensure effective record keeping by maintaining personal files for all subordinates - Develop a Workplace Skills Plan by assessing the development and training required by subordinates - Undertake purposeful recruitment as per operational requirements in line with Recruitment Procedures - Ensure that planned progress is made in terms of the Employment Equity Plan - Monitor employees remuneration and benefits and compare the monthly staff costs with budgeted allocations - Grievance - Human resources report monthly.
- Maintain WMS systems in the warehouse