AC12338 DC (Distribution Centre) Manager (Personal & Home Care Products) - Northriding, Randburg

Introduction

Job purpose

Implement the operations business strategy, with a focus on the efficient management, control and use of resources at the distribution centre (DC). Build and promote a high performance culture by leading and guiding the team, and by designing, developing and managing all DC processes for an efficient DC operation.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Lead the DC team

• Oversee implementation of the business strategy for efficient use of resources.

• Analyse performance variance on all DC processes and promote high performance.

• Provide leadership, direction and guidance to the DC team.

• Design, develop and manage continuous improvement processes.

• Manage teams to achieve cost saving and productivity targets.

• Identify, develop and implement the required operational procedures.

• Implement and manage the Warehouse Management System (WMS).

• Monitor the management and servicing of forklifts, reach trucks and delivery trucks.

• Develop performance standards for the team and manage non-performance.

2. Stock control and distribution

• Implement stock control measures on receiving, storage and dispatch.

• Manage the annual stock takes.

• Plan stock deliveries to distributors and oversee freight optimisation.

• Manage service level agreements with suppliers and vendors.

• Manage end-to-end DC operations, from receiving and picking to post-delivery.

3. Health, safety and compliance

• Manage housekeeping and health and safety audits.

• Monitor employee training on health and safety.

• Ensure compliance with legislation and regulators on safe machine operation.

• Ensure equipment is maintained on time.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Person specification

Qualifications and experience

• BCom degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, or equivalent.

• 8 to 10 years of experience in warehousing.

• A minimum of 6 years at management level.

• Experience as a manager in an FMCG environment.

• Experience in building and implementing processes from the ground up.

• Experience dealing with all levels of management and resolving customer issues.

Skills and knowledge

• Functional excellence and a drive for results.

• Knowledge of logistics and supply chain management best practice.

• Knowledge of cost accounting principles.

• Knowledge of occupational health and safety rules and administration.

• Working knowledge and experience of CRM and WMS systems.

Personal attributes

• Strong computer skills.

• A high level of emotional intelligence.

• Strong collaboration and continuous improvement skills.

• The ability to lead the team and direct the achievement of tasks.

• Strong communication and influencing skills.