CDC Manager - Polokwane at Clover S.A. Proprietary Limited

Job Advert Summary    

• An opportunity has arisen for CDC Manager to manage and optimise CDC and DC functions and activities.Please refer to the minimum requirements, duties and responsibilities below for further information.

REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma.
• Business English: Fluent.
• Experience in working with senior management.
• Solid track record in managing warehouse functions and distribution functions in FMCG environment.
• Full understanding of customer order and reconciliation process.
• Willing to work in very challenging work conditions, holidays, and weekends.

COMPETENCIES:           

• Coach and develop people.        
• Proactive and action orientated.         
• Solves problems through effective decision making.        
• Maintains high standards.         
• Approaches situations with an open mind and solves problems creatively.
• Business acumen.       
• Build high performing teams.        
• Managing people for performance.
• Brings a strategic contribution.
• Commitment and motivation.        
• Administrative capabilities.     
• Customer orientated. 
• Communicates effectively.        
• Ability to plan and organize.        
• Application of financial principles and practices. 

Duties and Responsibilities    
RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Manage the warehouse & distribution operations:         

• Optimise warehouse capacity utilisation.          
• Improve warehouse efficiencies.         
• Ensure critical controls are in place.  
• Ensure that standard operating procedures are applied correctly.        
• Ensure systems are in place to execute functions relating to maintenance, safety, and security etc.          
• Control key aspects and take corrective action where necessary.        
• Drive continuous improvement principles. 
• Improve route planning and nominated delivery days. 
• Drive delivery costs down.
• Minimize overtime.       

Manage fixed and variable cost:    

• Compile budget and report deviations.         
• Plan for resource demands.         
• Do peak planning.        
• Manage stock breakages and losses.             

Manage the WMS:        

• Ensure the availability of the system.         
• Maintain sound administration principles.

Manage CDC/DC staff: 

• Ensure optimal utilisation of staff.       
• Apply consistent discipline.
• Train and develop staff.
• Conduct warehouse meetings and ensure effective communication to all.
• Liaise and communicate with management in all departments.    
• Set objectives, manage, and measure performance of subordinates.