About The Coca-Cola Company

The Coca-Cola Company is an American multinational beverage corporation headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 1892, it has grown into a “total beverage company” with a portfolio of more than 200 brands. In South Africa, the Coca-Cola system operates through two primary entities: Coca-Cola South Africa (Pty) Ltd, which manages brand marketing and concentrate production, and Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA), the primary bottling and distribution arm.

Key Purpose

To develop and execute a warehouse strategy that enhances operational capability, strengthens process standardisation, drives team performance, and ensures optimal space utilisation, safety, and productivity to support overall business objectives.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Warehouse Operational Efficiency and Execution

• Develop and implement a detailed warehouse strategy to streamline operations and improve overall efficiency.
• Direct daily warehouse activities, ensuring effective management of inventory, order processing, and resource allocation.
• Monitor and optimize warehouse workflows to enhance productivity, reduce bottlenecks, and achieve performance targets.

Warehouse Layout and Capacity Management

• Design and adjust warehouse layout to maximise space utilization and support efficient inventory storage and retrieval.
• Assess and manage warehouse capacity to handle varying volumes of inventory, ensuring optimal storage and throughput.
• Implement strategies for effective stock rotation and space management to minimize operational disruptions.

Process Compliance and Standardisation

• Enforce adherence to standardized processes for inventory handling, picking, packing, and shipping to ensure operational consistency.
• Conduct regular audits and process reviews to ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulations.
• Develop and implement corrective actions for process deviations to maintain high operational standards.

Resource Allocation and Team Management

• Plan and manage staffing levels to align with operational needs, including scheduling, overtime, and team performance.
• Oversee training and development programs for warehouse staff to ensure they are skilled and equipped to handle their responsibilities.
• Evaluate and adjust resource allocation based on operational demands, ensuring efficient use of personnel and equipment.

Education

• Degree/Diploma (Business Management, Logistics or Supply Chain)
• Added advantage: Supply Chain Professional accreditation in Warehousing, Logistics (APICS)

Experience

• 5 years’ experience in warehouse management with 3 years line management experience
• Deep knowledge of warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, order picking, packing, and shipping processes.
• Proven experience in implementing and enforcing safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment and minimize accidents
• Extensive experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.

Skills

• Apply CCBA business and logistics strategies to drive warehouse management and performance improvements.
• Utilize warehouse management processes and lean principles to enhance operational efficiency and performance measures.
• Manage projects and changes effectively, applying planning, scheduling, and execution skills to achieve desired outcomes.
• Demonstrate strong financial acumen to manage warehouse budgets, cost efficiencies, and financial reconciliation.
• Apply analytical abilities and problem-solving techniques to address operational challenges and improve warehouse processes
• Knowledge logistics and business software systems in large FMCG organisation
• Exposure in sales or manufacturing