takealot.com is looking for a highly talented Outbound DC Manager to join our team at Our KZN Warehouse. We offer a market related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your experience.
Requirements
- Overall management and coordination of all warehousing functions in the Outbound area
- Operate an efficient Distribution Centre by identifying, implementing and managing optimal processes and procedures, to minimize costs and maximize working capital
- Responsible for efficiently managing all aspects of stock handling from picking stock orders to shipping and dispatching of parcels and associated processes
- Effective management of housekeeping including but not limited to frequent engagement with OHS Officer, design, implementation and audit of departmental standards in accordance with business objectives.
- Management of resources to be effective and efficient at lowest cost and according to changing needs
- Effective leadership and direction for the operations team through involvement and communication to deliver on the relevant key business drivers
- Manage customer liaison process and ensure that Outbound queries are resolved timeously and exception trends are addressed and resolved
- Ensure that warehouse space, equipment and warehouse flow is optimized and that future warehouse requirements are planned
- Ensure stock accuracy through disciplined stock control and implement stock accuracy improvement initiatives
- Measure and manage staff through formal staff appraisals, development, coaching and disciplinary procedures
- Assert and drive accountability in all levels of staff
- Ensure that all business processes, procedures and job profiles are documented, updated and communicated to staff
- Management reporting in terms of operational performance, productivity, stock control and budgets
- Participate in annual budget process and long term planning, control monthly operational costs to stay within budget
- Efficient and safe operation of DC automation systems
- Manage projects according to stipulated time frames
- Liaising and negotiating with suppliers where required
- Conform to all Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) standards and legislation as set out by the business and the OHS Act
- Drive continuous improvement measures within your department
- Engagement with internal stakeholders including but not limited to, national operations, human resources, risk & security and other relevant support functions
