Goodman Fielder Papua New Guinea is one of PNG’s largest food companies, manufacturing and distributing high-quality Flour, Stock Feed, Rice, Snacks and Bakery products throughout the country. Well-known products and brands include Flame Flour, Flame Stockfeed, Flame Oil & Sugar, Flame Rice, Bilas Bread, Skel Rice, Twisties snacks, Arthurs Pies, and the Meadow Lea range.

At GFI, we care about making everyday food better for everyone.

Our goal is to be the leading and most innovative food company with a mission to meet our customers’ needs for superior quality foods with brands that are trusted by families everywhere. We are the go-to source of consumer, shopper, and customer insights to help our customer and business partners succeed.

We currently have a vacancy for a Warehouse Manager (LAE) to join our already strong and effective Warehouse Team in LAE. This role will be reporting to the Warehouse Manager. The successful incumbent will manage the staff of the warehouse to safely deliver the optimum service level performance for the most cost effective outcome.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Setting adequate target values for warehousing service and cost KPIs and keep continuously tracked KPIs close to the target values by: - Ensuring a structured continuous improvement approach based on the application of Tools and the implementation of Best Practices
• Implementing, monitoring and managing Safety, Health and Environment, Quality and CARE regulations and Best Practices
• Managing the labor in the DC - Solving adequately any occurring issue in DC operations
• Ensure an adequate level of flexibility of structures and processes: - To meet ad-hoc customer requirements or to deal with unexpected warehouse disruption
• To adapt to changes in the logistics and/or market environment
• Drive cost saving initiatives to improve performance and cost of the warehouse operation. Also ensure the correct construction, control and management of the budget
• Selection of the right people, constant engagement, motivation and management of the team
• Ensure maintenance of the building, warehouse equipment and security
• Maintain Inventory Accuracy at a 100% at warehouse
• Ensure timely reporting of Stock on Hand Report, End of Day Report, Freshness Report, aging repot and Open STO/DO report and Pending delivery reports
• Understands and Drive FIFO in a FMCG Setting and ensure compliance in all relatable Policy and SOP in place

Behavior (How to):

• Ensure your own behaviors are consistent with the vision, principals, goals and or priorities for GF
• Take ownership for meeting your daily goals and targets on time
• Seek support and feedback from your Manager if you are unsure of your responsibilities.
• Make an active contribution to the team environment, through sharing knowledge and collaborating with others to build a high performing team.
• Always ensure commitment and clear understanding of GF policies and procedures and adhere to the principles

Health and Safety:

• Comply with all health and safety regulations on site.
• Follow instructions given for your own health and safety and that of others by following safe work procedures
• Prevent any environmental incidents from occurring and actively report any safety concerns, near miss or incidents to the Health, Safety and Environment Coordinator and your immediate Manager when the incident occurs
• Actively comply with Safety WALK’s and TALK’s according to the schedule
• Wear the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety equipment required in designated areas (100% compliance)
• Comply with all safety, quality and Goodman Fielder policies and practices.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

• Warehouse Supervisors
• Dispatch Coordinators/Team Leaders
• Fork Operator
• Loaders
• QA & Safety team

To be considered for the role, you will need to have/ be:

Technical/Functional Competencies

• Customer Service Oriented
• Order Lead Time
• Stock Management
• People Management
• Excellent Communication skills
• Excellent Time Management
• Team Player
• Self-motivated
• Flexible & Reliable
• Attention to detail

Leadership competencies

• Deliver Results, Deliver Fast
• Empower and Grow Our People
• Collaborate Constructively
• Leverage Opportunities to Transform

Experience / Qualifications Required

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Business & Management
• 5+ Years in Managerial/Supervisory / stock management Role (SAP Based)
• Effective use of data gathering and Analysis tools. Review of data and execution of performance improvement (Strong Excel Skills)
• Continuous Improvement mentality, strategies and passion / Root Cause resolution Mindset
• Works well under pressure, and operational / time constraints to deliver best possible service at all times. Process Driven
• Good time management skills
• Team Player - Able to work cross functionally and engage varying stakeholders
• Experience in working with diverse culture and developing relationships quickly (essential)
• Must understand the end to end process of the supply chain within FMCG

Be part of the Skel life and join a team that values healthy eating and active lifestyles and wants to share that with all the people of PNG. Still interested? Send your letter of application and CV/resume with at least 2 referees to:

Internal Recruiter,

Goodman Fielder Papua New Guinea

P.O. Box 673, Port Moresby NCD PNG

E-mail: [email protected]

Please submit your application in either word or pdf and in only one attachment.

Applications close Tuesday 10th June 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.