Warehouse Team Leader

About the role

Coca-Cola Beverages Zambia is looking for a Warehouse Team Leader in Lusaka to manage the execution of the warehouse's operational requirements so that the logistics strategy is supported efficiently and cost-effectively. The role ensures service excellence for other departments and customers and reports to the Logistics Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the operational team in inbound and outbound movements, stock management and inventory accuracy, and the production interface
• Keep housekeeping standards, care for company assets and drive product quality
• Run system transactions and end-of-shift reconciliations, and implement activity-based resourcing
• Coach, counsel and train team members, set KPIs and communicate them clearly
• Plan and manage change, hold effective team meetings and resolve issues
• Maintain HSE standards, record and manage breakages and waste, and drive financial management of warehouse and distribution costs
• Ensure compliance with governance controls and maintain a healthy industrial relations climate

Required profile

• Grade 12, O level with 5 credits or better
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or equivalent from a recognised institution
• 3-5 years of warehousing and/or logistics experience in an FMCG environment
• Advantageous: membership of a supply chain or procurement body, ERP experience, SAP knowledge, forklift licence

Required skills

• Team management, coaching and employee relations
• Immediate decision-making and use of information systems
• Attention to detail, strong communication and customer service orientation
• Continuous improvement mindset and ethical behaviour