Head of Warehousing (FMCG) at Seven Up Bottling Company

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Head of Warehousing (FMCG) at Seven Up Bottling Company : The seven up recruitment for the year has begun. Applicant can now log in to the official Seven up portal to apply for the position of Head of Warehousing.But before proceeding to the seven up portal, kindly read the responsibilities and requirements below to know if you are qualified or not to apply for this job recruitment

About

Seven-Up Bottling Company Limited is one of the largest manufacturing companies in Nigeria, producing and distributing some of the nation’s most- loved beverages in the country like; Pepsi, 7Up, Mirinda, Teem, Mountain Dew, H2oH!, Lipton Ice Tea and Aquafina premium drinking water. SBC has recently entered into Home & Personal Care category with the 2SURE brand and launched its first product, a Hand & Surface Sanitizer. Seven Up boasts of nine bottling plants with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities strategically located across various regions in the country.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

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Job Title: Head of Warehousing(FMCG)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

The Suitable Candidate will be responsible for overseeing the strategic and operational activities of our warehousing network across multiple regions.
This leadership role will ensure that warehouse operations are efficient, cost-effective, and scalable to meet the evolving needs of the business.
The Head of Warehousing will also be tasked with driving key warehouse projects to enhance performance, streamline processes, and support the company’s long-term supply chain objectives.
He will also Lead SAP Roll out Pan Nigeria.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations Management:

Design strategies to manage daily warehouse operations, ensuring smooth functioning of receiving, storage, order fulfillment, and dispatch activities.
Ensure compliance with international safety standards, legal regulations, and best practices for warehouse management.
Oversee organization-wide inventory management, ensuring synergy, accuracy and timely updates in the warehouse management system (WMS).
Develop and manage KPIs and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement in warehouse operations.
Continuously assess warehouse performance and implement process improvements to optimize operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance productivity.

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Strategic Warehouse Projects ( SAP Roll out )

Lead and manage key warehousing projects, including automation, system integrations, process redesigns, and technology implementations to enhance warehouse efficiency and scalability.
Drive initiatives to enhance warehouse capacity, including identifying opportunities for expansion, automation, and integration with supply chain networks.
Collaborate with the IT and Operations teams on the implementation of WMS and other technological solutions to optimize operations.
Plan and manage warehouse reorganization, layout optimization, and capacity management projects in line with the company’s growth

Supply Chain and Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Partner with the supply chain, procurement, logistics, and customer service teams to ensure seamless integration between warehousing and other operational functions.
Collaborate with regional and global teams to align warehouse activities with broader business goals and objectives.

Cost Management and Budgeting:

Develop and manage the warehousing budget, ensuring the efficient allocation of resources and capital expenditure for projects.
Monitor and control warehousing expenses, implementing cost-saving initiatives without compromising on service quality.

Leadership and Team Management:

Build, train, and mentor a high-performing team of warehouse managers, supervisors, and associates across geographies.
Develop and implement training programs that ensure all warehouse staff are equipped with the necessary skills to perform their duties safely and efficiently.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in logistics, supply chain management, supply chain management or social sciences.
Hands on experience with warehouse management software and databases
Hands on Experience of working on SAP Warehouse Related Modules
SAP Roll out experience as Project Manager or
Lead for warehouse Modules
Minimum of 12-15 years’ experience with at least 5 years in leadership role
Professional certifications in supply chain management (e.g., APICS, CSCMP).

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