Depot Manager

Introduction

Voltex (Pty) Ltd is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the role of Depot Manager for the Paarl branch . This incumbent will be reporting to the Regional Manager .

The purpose of this role is to lead, plan, organise and control the daily operations of the branch and warehouse.

Duties & Responsibilities

Your areas of responsibility

• Liaise with major buyers/suppliers/manufacturers

• Negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best possible price

• Source new customer accounts

• Assess local market conditions and identify sales opportunities

• Encourage and assist to maintain good relationships with customers

• Assist sales team to achieve profit targets and objectives for the branch

• Assist at the sales counters when necessary

• Ensure all sales related queries are addressed

• Ensure the system is updated with regards to pricing

• Conduct regular sales meetings with sales team

• Manage commission and overtime claims

• Inspect and authorise all credit notes

• Ensure journals are complete and correct

• Ensure all transactions are reconciled

• Control and maintain all petty cash transactions

• Ensure banking is done daily and deposit slips are filed and balanced

• Assist with quotations and tender documents

• Submit and follow up with tenders

• Assist internal and external auditors where necessary

• Control and monitor all general expenses such as, telephonic usage, refreshments, cleaning materials etc.

• Monitor stock levels at all times

• Ensure stock is processed and despatched correctly and timeously

• Ensure stock is processed and received in good order

• Manage the branch administration, sales and warehouse personnel and maintain an attendance register and sign off on absenteeism

• Ensure safety regulations are adhered to at all times

• Organise training and development in branch when required

• Keep informed and liaise with head office on any Industrial Relations issues

• Keep informed and liaise with head office on any Health and Safety issues

• Ensure any relevant information from head office is communicated to the branch

• Monitor performance of all employees

• Encourage and motivate staff at all times

• Evaluate the effectiveness of the branch operations

Desired Experience & Qualification

• A valid Grade 12 certificate is a MUST

• A tertiary qualification preferably in Electrical Engineering is an ADVANTAGE

• Minimum of 5 years branch management experience is a MUST

• Strong knowledge of computer software packages and MS Office

• Practical experience on K8 software is an ADVANTAGE

• A strong knowledge of electrical products

• An intimate knowledge of the area is an ADVANTAGE

These are your benefits

• Diverse tasks and excellent prospects

• Employee development and training opportunities

• Market related salary

• Medical aid and retirement fund