Branch Manager - Port Elizabeth

My client, a leading raw chemicals distributor, is looking for a Branch Manager to join their team in Port Elizabeth. Applicants must have experience in operations, sales, inventory, logistic and budgets. Applicants must have A CLEAR CREDIT RECORD AND A CLEAR CRIMINAL RECORD Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: General Management * Achieve operational objectives by ensuring accurate and timely dispatching of inventory, optimizing warehouse operations, resolving issues, completing audits, and identifying trends. * Manage warehouse, administration, and distribution departments & staff (performance reviews, discipline, recruitment). * Keep informed and updated of product knowledge. * Keep informed and updated of oppositions trends. * Ordering stock for branch - requisitions. * Product pricing & costings. * Forecasting stock volumes for branch - monthly. * Monitor branches income statement and costs. * Monitor daily sales. * Achieve monthly branch and sales representative's budgets. * Locate areas of improvement and propose corrective actions that meet challenges and leverage growth opportunities. * Increasing brand awareness for the company within the region. * Interact with Sales Director and other Branch Managers to potentially co-ordinate or support on specific tasks or projects. * Complete Month end and Weekly procedures. * Monitor shipping and import schedules. * Conduct Weekly Sales meetings. Staff Management * Evaluating employee performance and providing feedback and coaching as needed. * Addressing and resolving any and all staff issues. * Ensure all staff conform to the company code of conduct. * Conduct regular sales and operations meetings with ALL staff members. Health and Safety Management * Maintain a safe and healthy work environment. * Comply with all legislative and statutory procedures and ensure this is followed in the warehouse. * Ensure HS&E is in place - Hazchem Training * Firefighting * First Aid * Assist and advise Sales Representatives with ALL client enquiries. * Develop and implement sales strategies. * Interact with customers on a regular basis to ensure satisfaction and gain useful feedback. * Price Negotiations between client and Head Office. * Calling on Key Accounts. * Resolving customer complaints in timeous manner. * Assessing market conditions and identifying new or improving opportunities. * Analyze sales trends, figures, and volumes in the market. Warehouse/Stock Management * Liaising with outsourced Logistic/Warehousing companies continuously. * Ensuring that outsourced Logistic/Warehousing companies abide by company requirements. * Stock control in all warehouses. * Maintain inventory accuracy and data integrity. * Ensure warehouse is using FIFO stock system. * Develop warehouse operational system improvements by analyzing process workflows, manning and space requirements, equipment requirements and implementing changes. * Inform Head Office of any issues regarding outs