Departmental Manager Dispatch- Centurion DC

at  Clicks Group Limited

POSITION SUMMARY

Industry: Distribution, Transport & Logistics
Job category: Dispatching
Location: Centurion
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market related
EE position: Yes

JOB DESCRIPTION

• 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.

EDUCATION:

• 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

Please refer the Job description for details