Warehouse Assistant Manager

Motus Aftermarket Parts (MAP) trades in the replacement automotive parts industry, marketing and distributing quality automotive parts or components, DIY, DIFM (do-it-for-me) and leisure travel products. It distributes all leading OE (Original Equipment) brands as genuine replacement parts and offers the customer the option of guaranteed, quality brands. MAP is accountable for the strategy and implementation of the Motus positioning within the aftermarket parts sector and owns well-known brands such as: Midas, Alert Engine Parts, Beekman, Motolek, Auto Care and Diagnostics, ADCO, CBS and Silverton Radiators. Motus Aftermarket Parts (MAP) has various sustainability initiatives underway, to not only drive awareness around, but also reduces the impact of its activities on the environment. Additionally, the organization is committed to a number of socio-economic development programmes across South Africa.Job Description Parts Incorporated Africa is searching for a Warehouse Assistant Manager to join the branch in Port Elizabeth. The purpose of this position is to work closely with the warehouse manager to ensure that the warehouse always operates effectively. Specific Role Responsibilities Supervise the picking process to ensure that all orders are picked before the prescribed cut-off times Monitor the order management queue and instituting the relevant action to ensure that customer orders are picked on time and in full Hourly tracking of relevant KPI metrics to support the overall productivity of the Distribution Centre and the detailed investigation of missed targets Follow up with the replenishment team to ensure that stock is readily available for picking and escalate all stock in incorrect locations Interrogate all missed targets and incorrect picks via Root Cause Analysis to prevent re-occurrence in the future Assist with stock counting programmes and ensuring that inventory integrity is always maintained Ensure that all Material Handling Equipment is properly maintained in accordance with company procedures Ensure that all activities are performed as per the Standard Operating Procedures and that all non-conformances are tracked and measured accordingly Ensure that general housekeeping levels are maintained at optimum levels, whilst promoting a safe working environment Training and development of all subordinates as well as taking the relevant disciplinary action for all transgressions Ensure proper staffing of production areas on volumes of each department by allocating proper team assignments for best results and ensuring dispatch times for customer networking to avoid bottlenecks, resulting in missed deliveries Coordinate with all other departments to ensure needed information is flowing from and to them Qualifications and Experience Grade 12 with 3-5 years' experience as a Warehouse/Dispatch Supervisor Automotive background Computer literate Experience in WMS Good understanding of Health and Safety systems, and 5S housekeeping Must be honest and show integrity Problem-solving and sound knowledge continuous improvement concepts Skills and Personal Attributes Good communication skills Highly focused and deadline driven Mentoring and coaching skills Must be customer orientated Accuracy and attention to detail Ability to work under pressure Clear criminal record