· Overseeing receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations.

· Implementing operational policies and procedures.

· Ensuring effective and safe use of warehouse equipment.

· Ensuring the safety of staff.

· Motivating and disciplining staff.

· Maintaining documentation and keeping accurate records of warehouse activities.

· Maintaining awareness and knowledge of the condition and location of fleet vehicles.

· Assisting with deliveries where required.

· Maintains receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.

· Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with data storage system.

· Maintains physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts.

· Completes warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.

· Devise ways to optimize inventory control procedures

· Inspect the levels of business supplies and raw material to identify shortages

· Ensure product stock is adequate for all distribution channels and can cover direct demand from customers

· Record daily deliveries and reconcile inventory

· Use software to monitor demand and document characteristics of inventory

· Place orders to replenish stock avoiding insufficiencies or excessive surplus

· Analyze data to anticipate future needs

· Evaluate suppliers to achieve cost-effective deals and maintain trust relationships

· Report to upper management on stock levels, issues etc.

· Develops a purchasing strategy.

· Reviews and processes purchase orders.

· Maintains records of goods ordered and received.

· Negotiates prices and contracts with suppliers.

· Builds and maintains relationships with vendors.

· Selects prospective vendors and negotiates contracts.

· Evaluates vendors based on quality, timeliness, and price.

· Schedules deliveries and ensures timely fulfillment of orders.

· Researches and evaluates vendors to compare pricing and services.

· Coordinates with fellow Branch/Department managers to monitor inventory and determine supply needs.

· Ensures quality of procured items and addresses problems when they arise.

· Keeps up with trends in procurement.

· Stays current with purchasing technology trends and oversees purchase and implementation, as necessary.

· Conduct Monthly Audits at the Branch and do a complete inventory check and update the system accordingly