Introduction
To effectively manage the Dispatch achieving/exceeding RTE (Rollertainer Equivalent) utilization targets at Polokwane DC whilst minimizing damages to stores, accurate recording of paperwork and assets, ensuring compliance to loading and Dispatch processes to achieve on time delivery to store as per schedule and minimize losses.
Duties & Responsibilities
- The role will be responsible to effectively manage a team ensuring adherence to policies and processes and meeting of productivity targets, within a multi-disciplined environment.
- Effectively manage and control Dispatch systems and processes.
- The achievement of budgeted and agreed financial targets.
- To ensure effective utilisation of all people resources to drive productivity to targets.
- To analyse, interpret and report business information in order to facilitate process improvement and improved financial performance.
- To engage, network and communicate with internal stakeholders, vendors, suppliers and stores to ensure swift query resolution and ensure improved business performance.
- To deliver high levels of service to stores through accurate, on time deliveries, minimal damages and effective communication
- To enforce adherence to safety procedures, co-ordinate and manage emergencies ensuring a safe working environment.
- To lead and direct the department to achieve consistent process compliance and adherence to all relevant company SOPs (Standard operating procedures), cutoffs and daily reports.
- To ensure weekly meetings with labour brokers to address poor performance, damage to property and or stock, short supply of labour, scheduling issues and control and approval of costs.
- To manage the HR management component of the department this will include performance management, talent identification and management, disciplinary action and employee wellness.
Desired Experience & Qualification
Education and experienceEducation:- Essential: Matric/ Grade 12
- Desirable: relevant qualification (Supply Chain/Logistics)
Experience :- 2 years managerial and administration experience
- 2-3 years within a Distribution Centre /logistics environment
- Understanding of a Distribution Centre/ Logistics environment
- Understanding of the Inbound leg of the supply chain process
- People Management
- Health and safety
- Budgeting
- People Management
- Desirable: Budget Management
Skills:- Computer literacy (minimum excel intermediary level)
- WMS systems and procedures
- Communication (verbal and written) skills
- Basic financial skills
- Attention to detail
- Organizing skills
- Analytical skills
Competencies:- Leading and Supervising
- Adhering to Principles and Values
- Planning and Organizing
- Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
- Following Instructions and Procedures
- Deciding and Initiating Action
- Coping with Pressures and Setbacks