Despatch Supervisor at RCL Foods

• As we continue to grow, we are recruing for driven, highly energized and focused Despatch Supervisor within the baking business unit.
• The role will be based in Pretoria West Bakery and reporting to the Despatch Controller.

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric
• Bachelor's Degree and or Diploma preferred in Logistics/Supply Chain Management.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Minimum two years of experience in a similar role.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Inventory Optimisation

• Ensure high levels of housekeeping are maintained
• Conduct stock takes to ensure reconciliation between records and actuals
• Conduct daily cycle counts
• Daily and monthly counts of Chep pallets and ordering
• Maintain good relationship with production team and MRP team
• Ensure the roots report is balances with physical stock in the warehouse

Effective Teamwork and self-Management

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritising, and self-development
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained
• Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution
• Manage colleague’s expectations and communicate appropriately
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.

 Operational Warehouse Management

• Provide direction to warehouse team on a daily basis including overseeing the assignment of individual responsibilities, tasks and technical functions.
• Maintain team focus on the business objectives in order to drive success.
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within and between various operational teams and team members within span of control.
• Conduct daily checks on all facilities, storage areas and equipment within area of responsibility, ensure compliance to all mechanical, electrical, safety and hazard standards and raise any areas of non-conformations for action.
• Ensure that an extra truck is always available should the warehouse be full

 Inbound Control

•  Check shelf life in order to ensure it has not expired using the FIFO (First in First out) system.
•  Prepare for and initiate stock take preparation ensuring that the entire process is embarked on and completed within the specified time frame.

 Stock Control

•  Ensure stock control is in the right location by completing cyclic counts on a daily basis.
•  Conduct monthly stock take

Deadline:25th September,2026