Supervisor II (Warehouse Distribution & Logistics) (P8) (Financial Support Services: Warehouse Distribution & Logistics)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
- Manage Inventory management (Physical adjustments, credits, inter-store transfers, return to suppliers, stock issuing, stock levels).
- Prepare and manage Month end and opening procedures.
- Supervise the day-to-day operations of the stores.
- Compile monthly management report by 5th of each month.
- Consulting with auditors external and internal about queries to audit to ensure no re-reporting of audit.
- Lead monthly meetings with staff to provide feedback and to address departmental concerns, processes and ensure staff are kept up to date with any changes in the institution that might affect them.
- Aid and ensure that all staff is trained.
- Conduct a formal performance review with all staff and agree with staff a developmental plan.
- Take personal responsibility for correcting problems: Gives responses to customer’s questions and follow-up their inquiries, requests, and complaints within 48 hours.
- Maintains clear timeous communication of any changes that might affect stakeholders.
- Always displays a positive and professional image and attitude to the stakeholders, supports composure in demanding situations.
- Create a supportive work environment.
- Ethical compliance.
- Enforcing Policy and SOP’s compliance.
Minimum requirements
- Degree or relevant qualification (NQF 7).
- A minimum of 2 - 3 years' relevant managerial experience.
- Proficiency in English and one other South African language.
- Sound knowledge of basic business management processes.
- Thorough understanding of warehousing and distribution procedures and policies.
- Proven computer skills in Excel, Windows, and MS Office.
- Advanced experience of ITS and Oracle.
- Experience working with courier companies.
- Previous supervisory experience in warehouse and distribution environment
- Ability to work in a team and independently.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to direct and coordinate operations.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Strong supervisory and management skills.
- Good verbal communication and writing skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Excellent planning skills.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Good problem-solving, crisis and conflict management skills.
- Good listening skills
- High workload and might be required to work overtime with no remuneration for overtime.
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
