Distribution Center Manager - Montague Gardens at Media24 (Pty) Ltd

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logisitics or similar.
• Experience in implementing quality management systems.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of warehousing and distribution.
• A good understanding of the e-commerce industry.
• Sound knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation.
• Proficient in relevant software packages and applications.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the growth strategy for the lines of business in order to grow the revenue and profit
• Manage and report on Service Level Agreements (including overseeing management information reports)
• Translate the requirements of lines of business into operational plans for the functions reporting in, to ensure timely service delivery at right cost and quality, aligned to overall sub-divisional strategy
• Monitor and enforce compliance of all standard operating procedures are in place for all areas and monitor and enforce compliance
• Maximize the efficiency and productivity levels of the operation, ensure compliance with agreed standards, continuously seek to optimize processes and find value add opportunities for the division
• Maximise warehouse storage capacity through constant refining of shelve design, floor layout, and optimised stock management.
• Minimise stock losses, damages and shrinkage through strict inventory control and continuous improvement.
• Enable profit centers to meet all operational targets, by managing efficiencies and continuous improvement
• Ensure that effective management controls and good governance practices are in place
• Pro-actively plan and manage all operational costs included scheduled resources.
• Perform financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and analysis of data
•  Build effective, value adding, transparent relationships with all stakeholders (suppliers, service providers and employees) through regular communication and reporting
• Identify opportunities and negotiate agreements with service providers and internal stakeholders
• Evaluate technology and capital requirements as determined by the tactical plan of the division
• Actively manage/assist and implement capital projects within the division
• Plan for, select, develop and retain suitable staff to ensure a high-performance team
• Establish efficient security, stock control and optimum storage conditions for all the product lines
• Oversee the processing of all inbound and outbound orders and ensure the maintenance of accurate records of all goods in and out of storage
• Report on production, resources and facilities on a monthly basis
• Constantly seek new ways to improve the DC efficiency and cost effectiveness