Media24 is South Africa’s leading publisher with interests in digital media and services, newspapers, magazines, ecommerce, book publishing, print and distribution. It is part of Naspers, a multinational group of media and ecommerce platforms.
Strategy
Our purpose:
Building communities through content, technology and commerce.
What we do:
We create experie...
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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