Assistant Distribution Center Manager at PEP

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To lead, manage and coordinate the optimum operational performance of the Distribution Centre through entrenching a performance based culture of continuous improvement and health and safety awareness in line with the Sikhula KunYe Culture. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the operational performance of the Distribution Centre by reducing costs and increasing efficiency and effectiveness; 
• Give input into the Production and Capacity Planning – space; people, equipment & technology in alignment with projected inflow and outflow volumes
• Provide input and execute Distribution Centre strategy (3 year plan)
• Implementation of supply chain projects,  applying processes and methodologies in accordance with best practices 
• Entrench all SOPs throughout all departments and update where required with relevant stakeholders
• Ensure implementation of Health and Safety procedures
• Ensure implementation and management of Risk Management procedures 
• Personnel management 
• Enable and consolidate the DC climate and culture of Sikhula KunYe  
• Day to day management of Temp Employment Service (TES) 
• Manage and report on major budget items
• Facility Management 

JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS

• 3 year Diploma/Degree in Warehouse Management/Supply Chain/Operations Management  (NQF level 7 equivalent)
• +/- 5 Years Warehouse Experience in a middle/senior management role
• Computer Literate; Excel (Advanced level), G Suite
• Knowledge of Warehouse Systems, Processes and Health and Safety Procedures
• User of Arthur and radio frequency picking method.  User of MMS (will be an advantage)
• Previous exposure to warehouse management systems
• Labour Relations
• Competencies required: Agility, Attention to detail, Leadership, Coaching, Decision making, Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, good time-management and planning, able to cope under pressure.
• Willing to travel

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, 20 May 2020