DC Inbound Junior Retail Assistant Manager (Night Shift) - Cape Town

Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ in Stikland, Cape Town has an opportunity available for a DC Inbound Junior Retail Assistant Manager to join the team. The main purpose of this role will be to achieve operational excellence within the Dis-Chem Distribution Centre, incorporating inbound management predominantly. You will also be required to demonstrate an understanding of receiving, warehousing, picking/ packing, replenishment, manifesting/ marshalling and dispatch, in order to meet legal and operational requirements.

Essential

• Grade 12 / Matric • Relevant Degree/Diploma in Logistics or Supply Chain Management • Minimum 2 Years relevant experience in Distribution, Logistics or Supply Chain Environment Advantageous:

• Relevant experience in the field of Logistics/Supply Chain Management
• Experience in the Retail/Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Experience with SAP, EWM or other ERP systems

Job Specification…

• Ensure all supplier deliveries are received, checked, processed and put away within agreed timelines and according to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures • Analyse and interpret all potential departmental shrinkage indicators and act accordingly • Plan the delivery schedules and staff requirements • Maintain a stock rotation on an inventory based on FEFO (First Expiry First Out) principle • Ensure expired and reject stock are dealt with on a timely basis and according to necessary SHE standards • Manage shelf life to ensure no short dated and/or expired stock is received as per Dis-Chem policies • Work with QA team to ensure stock is on the acceptable industry standard • Develop and Implement solutions for addressing seasonal demand, shipments and/or unique packaging • Manage the safe storage, exchanging and flow of Dis-Chem, CHEP and EURO pallets • Ensure training of new staff in that they have the necessary tools and equipment required to perform their duties efficiently • Monitor staff performance including performance reviews • Management and adherence to GWP, SHE program and OHS act • Effective and efficient resolution and communication of internal and external customer day-to-day queries • Build and maintain good relationships with all 3 rd party stakeholders and communicate effectively to resolve any supply chain issues • Ensure that all deliveries are delivered in full, on time and to the correct customer • Identify supplier issues that impact required financial objectives and address them at the appropriate level internally and externally • Proactively identify cost saving opportunities with expert insight into to true improvements and their ability to be effectively implemented • Manage financial indicators in line with budgets for the operations environment and adherence to corporate governance principles Competencies Essential:

• English – Read, write and speak well
• Microsoft – Excel, Word and Outlook
• Knowledge of Management Systems, Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, Public Safety and Security, Customer Service, Transportation Principles and Methods, Material Handling Standards
• Demonstrate thorough theoretical and practical knowledge and understanding of all Distribution Centre, logistics and supply chain operations
• Knowledge of relevant Labour Relations Acts, industry standards and training objectives
• Be able to function within a given budget, set up a budget, read and interpret financial reports and act accordingly
• Time management
• Trustworthy and Honest
• Deadline driven
• Attention to detail
• Be able to lead motivate and inspire others

Advantage

• Understand quality control analysis and coordination
• 2 nd Language – Read, write and speak

Special conditions of employment

• South African Citizen
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport
• Be able to work any shift i.e. day, night, weekends and holidays as per business requirements
• Be willing to be rotated to where needed and must be willing to perform any other function within the Distribution Centre should the need arise

Remuneration and benefits

• Market related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity and Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.

Package & Remuneration

Market Related About Us

The Dis-Chem Group is South Africa’s fastest-growing pharmaceutical retail group with operations in South Africa, Botswana and Namibia. The group was founded in 1978 with one store in Mondeor, south of Johannesburg and has since grown to over 200 stores to date.

Our Head Office is based in Midrand, Johannesburg, and we employ over 18 500 full-time and part-time employees. We believe that in today’s dynamic and continuously changing world, our human capital is what differentiates us from our competitors. We give our employees training to ensure that they have the greatest possible support to do their work and develop themselves as individuals.

Our strategy is built around our pharmacy first approach, which means that we have a Dispensary in all of our stores to service our customers at any time when they enter a Dis-Chem Pharmacy store. As a leading specialist in beauty, healthy food, sport supplements, health and well-being, we offer the widest ranges in these categories and expert advice. The brand is synonymous with excellent customer service, and we pride ourselves in being a destination discount brand following an Everyday Low Price (“EDLP”) strategy.

In 2016, Dis-Chem was listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. The Group is still managed by its founders, Ivan and Lynette Saltzman being the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director respectively.

We have been rated as the country's best pharmacy chain by Professional Management Review and voted as the Best Pharmacy, Best Medical Supply Store and Best Health Store in The Star Your Choice and Pretoria News Readers Survey.

In 2020, the Group was recognised as the winners of the Best Pharmacy, Best Health Shop and Best Toiletry Store in The Star’s Readers’ Choice Awards. Furthermore, we were voted as the coolest Health and Beauty Specialist in the 2016/2018 Sunday Times Generation Next Awards. In 2014, we were the recipient of the Leisure Options Readers Awards and voted the best pharmacy brand by Readers Digest SA.

Our social responsibility programme is managed through the Dis-Chem Foundation. The Foundation aims to provide care and support to improve the lives of individuals while relieving the burden on communities, family and friends.