ASSISTANT MANAGER, LOGISTICS - #1121419

Responsibilities

Warehousing and Inventory Management

o   Oversee warehouse through planning, developing and/or implementing warehouse safety & security programs/ activities, and planning of warehouse layout to maximize efficiency of storage space

o   Oversee inventory operations by conducting weekly supply planning to maintain inventory levels at the right levels and reconciling monthly inventory report

o   Source for options for warehouses and develop proposal for senior management’s consideration

o   Resolve extraordinary issues and, if necessary, escalate to senior management

o   Negotiate with and manage contractors to coordinate operations

o   Monitor compliance to workplace safety rules & regulations and 5S housekeeping methodology

 Distribution and Delivery

o   Conduct weekly delivery schedule planning for deliveries to restaurants to maximize efficiency

o   Oversee distribution and delivery operations

o   Plan and oversee schedule maintenance of delivery feet, equipment and resources to maintain road worthiness

o   Evaluate the need for ad-hoc deliveries and to authorize the dispatch of drivers

 Quality Assurance & Control

o   Monitor compliance to FSSC22000 standards, in particularly the maintenance of integrity of cold chain and segregation of raw & cooked food during delivery

o   Work with other departments to determine QA standards and specifications for handling, storage and delivery

o   Oversee quality control activities in line with quality assurance standards and procedures

o   Monitor compliance to SOPs and safety regulations

 People Management

o   Determine staffing requirements, and support the interviewing, hiring and training of new employees

o   Develop plans and measures to track and review departmental performance and to devise performance enhancement plans

o   Plan leave schedule for department and approving leave & claims required by staff

o   Conduct periodic staff meetings for open communication within the team

o   Manage issues and concerns raised by staff and escalate them to senior management as appropriate

o   Provide reports to senior management on overall performance of the department