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storage, protection, FIFO, tooling control and housekeeping - and audit against it.\nManage surplus and obsolete stock and propose write-off or disposal action.\nOwn ERP transaction discipline across receiving, transfer, issue and dispatch.\nEstablish and enforce common standards for receiving, storage, inventory control, materials handling, picking, packing, dispatch and logistics execution across the network.\nMonitor performance across the warehouse and logistics network and drive corrective actions where service, inventory accuracy, compliance or operational performance falls below agreed standards.\nOversee warehouse capacity, resources, infrastructure and logistics requirements across locations to support Parts, Service, Remanufacturing, Projects and customer operations.\nHold all warehouse and logistics locations accountable to operate as one integrated network, with common standards, disciplined execution and clear ownership for inventory integrity, parts availability, on-time delivery and customer service performance.\nOwn warehouse layout, storage infrastructure, racking, space utilisation and material flow to ensure safe, efficient and scalable operations.\nPlan and maintain warehouse capacity, material-handling equipment and facility readiness in line with current demand and future business growth.\nIdentify and implement infrastructure, capacity and expansion requirements to eliminate operational constraints and support service, project and customer needs.\nReview damage reports on quarantined stock and decide on repair, rework, claim or write-off action.\nReceiving, dispatch and site response\nOwn end-to-end throughput from goods receipt to site delivery and hold the function to response-time commitments.\nPlan resourcing and shift coverage around service, shutdown and project demand rather than reacting to requests.\nResolve escalations on urgent and critical part movements with Parts, Service and Projects.\nApprove Field Incident Report (FIR) outcomes, validating discrepancy resolutions and escalating to the Operations GM where required.\nLogistics, compliance and cost\nOwn inbound and outbound freight performance, transport selection and clearing lead times.\nOwn carrier, clearing-agent and 3PL performance, including contracts/SLA adherence, freight performance, claims, cost improvement and corrective actions.\nAnticipate warehouse capacity, resource, transport and network requirements and develop solutions aligned with future business demand.\nEnsure customs, import, export and Incoterms compliance on all movements and that documentation is audit-ready.\nOwn the function budget - freight, clearing, storage, handling equipment and labour - and report variance monthly.\nEnsure incoming goods are verified for quantity, condition and documentation, and manage discrepancies, freight damage and claims through resolution.\nOwn ZRA releases following customs clearance, including clearance of items received on over-delivery, additional shipments and returns.\nProcess Ownership\nReceive-to-Stock\nStore-to-Preserve\nPick-Pack-Dispatch\nDispatch-to-Delivery\nFreight & Customs Management\nPhysical Inventory Control and\nReverse Logistics & FIR\nReporting\nOwn the development, accuracy and routine review of Warehouse & Logistics performance dashboards, ensuring reliable visibility of operational, inventory, service, cost and HSE performance across all locations.\nMonitor agreed KPIs, identify performance gaps and trends, and drive corrective actions with clear ownership and due dates until closure.\nEnsure dashboards are progressively automated through approved ERP, Power BI and digital reporting platforms and are used as active management tools for operational decision-making and continuous improvement. This aligns with the restructure requirement that reporting should drive decisions and accountability rather than exist as a passive reporting activity.\nTeam\nLead, develop and performance-manage the three supervisors; build inventory and logistics capability across the team.\nPlan succession for the supervisory layer and build the officer pipeline with L&D.\nWhat you need to have\nBasic Competencies\nWorking together and communicating\nBeing open for change and development\nMaking competent decisions\nThinking and acting responsibly\nPursuing goals and delivering results\nActing professionally in terms of technical and methodological expertise\nKnowledge and skills\nWarehouse and inventory management, cycle counting, ABC analysis and obsolescence control.\nFreight, customs, clearing and Incoterms for inbound and outbound movements.\nERP warehouse and logistics modules and reporting.\nMaterials handling equipment, storage design and warehouse safety.\nQualifications\nDegree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business, or equivalent (minimum academic qualification for a manager role).\nProfessional qualification such as ZIPS is a requirement.\nProfessional qualification such as CIPS or CILT is a strong advantage\nExperience\nMinimum 10 years in warehousing, inventory or logistics management, including at least 4 years leading a team.\nHeavy equipment, mining or OEM environment is essential.\nDemonstrated ownership of inventory accuracy and site delivery performance.\nHave we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Kalengo Phiri.\nOne Passion. 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