Warehouse and Distribution Team Leader

For over 75 years, BIC has been creating ingeniously simple and joyful products that are a part of every heart and home.

As a member of our team, you'll be a part of reigniting a beloved brand as we continue to reimagine everyday essentials in new, sustainable and responsible ways.

Our "roll up your sleeves and get the job done" approach to work creates an environment where self-starters, problem solvers and innovative thinkers thrive. BIC team members are empowered to take ownership of their careers and bring their unique perspectives to the table to make a meaningful impact on our mission.

It's a colorful world - make your mark by joining the BIC team today.

JOB DESCRIPTION 

WAREHOUSING

• Overseeing operations which include Warehousing and Distribution operations.
• Implementing operational policies and procedures. Ensuring that the logistics operations comply with local, national, and international regulations.
• Ensuring effective and safe use of the Warehouse environment.
• Ensuring the safety of staff.
• Maintaining documentation and keeping accurate records of warehouse activities.
• Maintaining awareness and knowledge of the condition and location of the fleet vehicle.
• Manage weekly cycle counts and quarterly stock takes to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Partnering with suppliers to develop and maintain optimal storage and labelling that will support efficiency in inventory handling and storage.
• Facilitating communication between different departments and team members to ensure all parties are aligned on operations.
• Managing KPIs with 3PL to ensure optimal performance from suppliers.
• Maintaining Stock Accuracy above 99.98%

OUTBOUND DISTRIBUTION 

• Ensuring the safe transport of products to customers through 3PL.
• Ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of products to customer.
• Creating, implementing, and managing strategies and processes to guarantee all products, incoming and outbound, is sent and received on time.
• Manage and implement agreed-on SLAs with 3PL distribution partners.
• Manage documentation process for all export orders ensuring compliance with all statutory and internal requirements.
• Maintaining the picking and loading accuracy at 100%.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Manage workload and assigned tasks for the logistics team.
• Providing guidance, support, and leadership to ensure the team operates efficiently and effectively.
• In charge of the recruitment process for any staff changes within the logistics team.
• Coach and develop the logistics team.
• Manage performance appraisal for the logistics team.
• Ensure a safe working environment for the logistics team.
• Manage contracts for the outsourced employees within the logistics team.

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor Degree in supply chain or any related field is an added advantage.

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE 

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Logistics supervisory roles.

Experience working in a manufacturing outfit.

BIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly commit to hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences to help us build better products, make better decisions, and better serve our customers. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or similar characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

BIC is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any team member at BIC via email, or directly to a BIC team member in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of BIC, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BIC as a result of the referral or through other means.