Logistics & Warehousing Lead

Vista Mission: To become the marketing and design partner for small business.

Our Manufacturing teams prototype our products and ensure that what we produce is nothing short of world-class. Whether you prefer mechanics or electronics, our production floors offer some of the most advanced technology in modern manufacturing. Within this innovative environment where teamwork and diverse thinking helps us solve exciting problems, our manufacturing teams are a great place to take your career to the next level.

Job Purpose

Management of all aspects of Logistics and the Warehouse operation, including safety and efficiency

The Role and Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the Purchasing teams to ensure smooth running of Logistics, Warehousing & Supply Chain
• Ensuring all warehouse team members are correctly trained and authorised to perform their duties in a safe manner
• Ensuring the continued accuracy and high standards of receiving and issuing of all raw materials into the SAP warehouse system
• Organising and managing regular daily cycle counts and quarterly full warehouse stock takes and ad hoc as required to ensure consistent material accuracy
• Monitoring inventory levels and Inventory turns.
• Developing and implementing inventory control practices.
• Liaising and negotiating with vendors and suppliers to ensure the quality of stock purchases.
• Coordinating the logistics of purchase orders, stock transfers, deliveries, tagging, and processing.
• Tracking inbound and outbound orders to prevent overstocking and out-of-stock (OOS).
• Analyzing and reviewing supply chain data to identify and resolve issues.
• Analyzing purchase and pricing reports, supply chain analysis, and inventory management systems.
• Performing regular stock checks and reporting any issues.
• Maintaining and updating records of purchase orders, pricing reports, and inventory records.

Key Skills and Experience for the role: 

• Bachelor’s Degree qualification
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in Managing Logistics & Warehousing functions
• Experience using SAP system
• Experience with strategic management of inventory forecasting and projection reporting
• Proven experience managing multiple priorities and the ability to pivot with ease as required
• Proven experience liaising with multiple stakeholders within a large organization, including both internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in a fast paced and complex environment.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel Skills
• Experience in leading high level of OH&S standards within an FMCG industry

Key Attributes and Additional Requirements

• Strong Leadership capability
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
• Collaborate across internal and external stakeholders
• Live and breathe Vista Values and Behaviours
• Ability to clearly communicate and influence ideas
• Experience with lean methods
• Strong drive for results

OHS Responsibilities

• Adhere to all OHS policies and procedures
• Take reasonable care of themselves and others who may be affected by their actions
• Report all hazards, accidents and incidents immediately to respective leaders and Safety Specialists
• Ensure that personal protective clothing and equipment is worn and used to perform the job safely