Minimum Requirements
Experience and Qualifications:

Project management certification or relevant qualifications.
Minimum of 5 years' experience in building and construction management, preferably within retail environments.
Familiarity with industry regulations and compliance requirement
Valid Driver’s License
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel for financial analysis... and project tracking.
Strong knowledge and experience in the construction industry, with a focus on retail operations.
Excellent communication skills for effective liaison with internal teams, external contractors, and regulatory bodies.
Proficiency in Microsoft Projects

Duties and Responsibilities
New Stores:

Coordinate with architects, contractors, and suppliers to finalize store designs and specifications.
Manage construction timelines, costs, and quality assurance to ensure stores open on schedule and within budget.
Conduct site visits, oversee building programs, and handle all logistics related to store opening requirements.
Liaise with municipal authorities and service providers as needed for approvals and compliance.

Refurbishes:

Lead the refurbishment projects for existing stores, ensuring adherence to design specifications and budget constraints.
Oversee the drafting and approval of architectural drawings, collaborating closely with engineers and contractors.
Manage the construction process, including procurement, scheduling, and quality control measures.
Coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure timely completion of refurbishment projects with minimal disruption to store operations more

Minimum Requirements:

A 3-year Suppy Chain degree.
Accounting diploma would be an added advantage
10-15 years of experience in a warehouse/logistics environment, with a minimum of 5 years managing a large warehouse as a Warehouse Manager or DC Manager.
Proven ability to manage a large team of staff.
Proficiency in reading, understanding, and influencing a PnL.
Expertise in WMS systems with... RF scanning.
5 years of continuous improvement experience.
Ability to operate in a pressurized environment and demonstrate strong operational skills.
Strong Excel skills.

Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:

Finance & PnL Management
Contain costs within budget.
Ensure financial controls are monitored.
Validate and process invoices and POs timely.
Manage and maintain Live PnL and generate weekly PnL and KPI reports.
Oversee month-end processing and close-out.
DC Layout Standards, Procedures & Transport Costs
Collaborate with HOD Logistics to manage controllable expenses.
Work on transport and WMS expenses with HOD Logistics.
Ensure the DC has an optimal layout for stock flow.
Overseeing WMS
Partner with HOD Warehouse/Logistics & Transport Planning Manager to ensure WMS functionality and service delivery.
Managing Inbound, Put Away, Replenishment Picking, and Dispatch
Oversee daily DC operations.
Supervise all DC managers and supervisors.
Conduct daily meetings with department managers/supervisors to review KPI targets and set daily plans.
Perform weekly consolidated reviews of all areas.
Equipment Maintenance & Management
Check and sign off service and maintenance schedules.
Review incident reports and take appropriate action.
Assess maintenance costs and implement necessary actions.
Communication
Manage daily emails and help desk reviews.
Ensure effective communication with stores and Head Office.
Conduct morning and afternoon meetings.
Management of KPIs
Continuously review and manage floor operations.
Identify and address issues promptly.
Conduct daily and weekly KPI review meetings.
Warehousing Policies and Procedures
Review and maintain existing policies, procedures, and standards.

Health and Safety

Ensure audits are conducted and signed off daily by the facility manager.
Perform periodic checks on racking, transport areas, machinery, and loading/receiving areas.

Pallet Management

Work with HOD Warehouse/Logistics to manage the Chep process.
Ensure accurate in-and-out pallet tracking and reconciliation.

Security

Sign off guard schedules and review security costs.
Maintain and assess camera and security equipment.

Staff Management

Recruit, train, mentor, and motivate staff.
Implement succession planning.

Shrinkage Control

Manage theft, damages, wastage, and errors in receiving and dispatch. more