Career Opportunities at DHL Supply Chain

Role Outline

•  Provide financial and commercial support to the division.
•  Participates in the Strategic planning process
•  Effective financial management of all accounts. This includes monthly, quarterly and annual budgeting
•  Direct & control the divisions overall Financial Plans and Policies, Internal controls, Accounting Practices and Relationships.
•  Accountable for functions such as Forecast/Budgeting, Management accounting, Cost accounting.
•  Develops and co-ordinates necessary and appropriate accounting and statistical data and procedures for the maintenance and the preparation of its financial/Commercial reports.
•  Appraises operating results in terms of benchmark budgets, forecasts and strategic plans and coordinates appropriate action plans
•  Development of DC and support financial staff
• Key areas of responsibility include:
•  Work with the Business Unit Financial Director to develop and control the strategic planning process and the reporting thereof.    
•  Maintain and enhance decision-making through the provision and use of first class financial information based on strong internal control environment and costing systems
•  Initial preparation of PRB documentation or of contract acquisitions, capex and other commercial opportunities as well as the management of post approval process including back checks.        
•  Support Senior Controller through input of annual budget and quarterly forecast process 
•  Review and challenge of local financial performance, directing and assisting in ensuring performance to budget and forecast 
•  Ensure a sound and effective relationship and interface with the central finance team, and in particular Shared Services                                
•  Operational financial management and implementation of business unit operational cost control processes and in particular ABC
•  Revenue management ensuring timeous and accurate billing of clients and appropriate follow up of outstanding payments in support of Shared services                            
•  Management of the development and succession of financial personnel within the DC structures.                                
•  Provide direction and advice to the senior management team in relation to risk, commercial contracts, approval of business opportunities and general approach to maximising financial performance.                            
•  Ensure Compliance will all local statutory accounting rules and requirements                                
•  Management of all financial aspects for DSC.  This includes:- Monitoring and analysis of Contract and site performance against budget (includes explaining variances)
• Preparation of LE as well as input in all costings for submissions for DSC. 
• Attending to all Client queries with regards to DSC charges levied.
• Input into PRB Papers and the review of the investment tools.
• Supplying DSC management with financial information and input pertaining to RFP's for New Business.
• Managing and overseeing all financial projects relating to the account. (from a financial aspect).
• Ensuring operational impact of financial decisions are properly quantified and communicated to DSC business and vice-versa.
• People management and development.
•  Accuracy and integrity of BU GL ensuring timeous and regular review and clearing of Balance sheet reconciliation items.                                
•  Supervision of cost control and transaction processing within the business and in particular the accuracy and integrity of the Oracle process –PO and JV’s etc.                                
•  Determination and implementation of performance analyses and reporting processes                                
•  Ensure compliance with all Group and local deadlines and requirements

Qualifications & Experience

•  Matric – Essential
•  Degree Level Education preferred
•  Recognised financial qualifications eg: CA preferred
•  Continuous professional development
•  Experience in Supply Chain HR

Competencies & Skills

•  Relationship management/Cultural appreciation    
•  Impact and influence                            
•  Negotiation skills                            
•  Acquisition appraisal and management
•  Project management                            
•  Team development                            
•  Knowledge of contract logistics market trends, opportunities and challenges            
•  Commercial breadth, i.e. general management experience            
•  Strategic tools/techniques approaches and strategy determination    
•  Track record of strong P&L understanding                
•  5 years in senior finance role    
•  Effective management in a diverse geographic and multi-cultural environment

                    
Languages

• English - verbal and written - Fluent

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Role Outline

To take full operational, commercial and budgetary responsibility for the management of  the warehouse. Ensure performance targets are met and exceeded. To lead by maintaining a high standard of ethics, compliance with company policies and operating procedures. To contribute to the development of strategy of the business as part of the team. To maximise the performance of the operation by directing the daily, weekly and monthly activities. Providing leadership, motivation, training and development of the workplace, executing against customer requirements, operational performance and "making DHL a great place to work".          

Key areas of responsibility include:
 Delivery of key financial performance measures: 

• Managing Operations within the budget as set by the Clien

 Meet and exceed operational service levels:

• Through the achievement of contractual Key Performance indicators.

 Drive and develop team culture:

• Encourage and reward constructive internal competitiveness to the benefit of client, DHL and individual employees.

 Manage Human Resources:

• Through management team, ensure appropriate levels of Human resources to meet business needs, performance issues, training and development, employee productivity and recruitment and retention of staff.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels
• Ensure high level of competence in staff
• Manage Industrial relations by ensuring that appropriate disciplinary actions is taken.

 Manage Relationships:

• Through operational managers manage relationship with Trade Union, conduct negotiations within budget levels maintain an healthy , positive relationship.
•  Compliance with statutory and company policies and procedures:

Through Management team ensure compliance with statutory and company policies on:

• Health and Safety
• Employment Equity
• Labour relations
• Legislative

Environmental issues

• Including regular monitoring to ensure these areas are maintained at a high level of compliance.

 Professional Relationship:

• Through a principled, professional approach ensure and co-ordinate interaction with the Client and Customers in order to achieve a maximum benefit to all.

 Operational Return:

•  Budget
•  Produce an annual budget in line with Company guidelines

 Change Management

•  Effective leadership and management of the operational and administrative teams
•  Delivery of safe, secure, clean and fair work environment for team members

 Team Building and Moral Management

•  Ensure compliance to SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures)
•  Responsibility for all issues relating to Health & Safety and the Environment
•  Maximise accuracy, productivity, and space utilization
•   Ensure daily or weekly workload planning and volume forecasting routines are accomplished:
• Maintained stock control procedures and continuously review to enable the daily reconciliation of theoretical and physical stock
• Maintain appropriate information / reporting systems to monitor site performance on an ongoing basis

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric – Essential
• Tertiary qualification (Advantageous), RPL will also be considered
• 3-5 years’ experience of working in Warehouse/Logistics environment
• 3 years’ experience in a managerial role

Skills/Competencies/Experiences

• Good written and communication skills and understand basic arithmetical principles
• Person should have a sound knowledge and understanding of a PC and the inherent controls. Proficiency in Windows, Excel, Word and Power Point.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, motivation and planning skills
• Ability to co-ordinate all staff and assets in warehouse department
• Person should know what products are handled by the Company
• Person needs good understanding of distribution and transport methods
• Person should be able to enforce health and safety procedures and identify hazards
• Knowledge of clients requirements and customer needs
• Person should have a good understanding of quality as a key value
• Awareness of importance of security
• Operational knowledge and understanding of service delivery
• Ability to understand instructions and to accurately carry out instructions - must listen effectively and convey ideas logically
• React to customers in a courteous and professional manner and maintain at the highest level
• Person should be able to propose different solutions to problems - must be able to act of their own without being urged to do so
• Knowledge of logistics market trends, opportunities and challenges
• Commercial breadth, i.e. general management experience
• Strategic tools/techniques approaches and strategy determination 

Languages

• English - verbal and written.

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Role Outline

Do you enjoy working in a team environment providing operational counsel and advisory services to leaders on business and people-related issues? Do you take an energetic and influential approach to bring challenge and perspective to a business agenda? Would you get job fulfilment by playing a pivotal role in making sure our environment is the best possible workplace for our associates? Do you have a high regard for personal accountability and fully understand why integrity, trust, and customer focus are essential qualities to display within the Human Resources function?

If so, DHL Supply Chain has the opportunity for you.

We’re looking for a top-notch HR Operations Administrator: Projects (FTC) to provide outstanding customer service to our business leaders at distributions centers and regional offices across the country. We need a person that thrives in a fast-paced environment, who is looking for a good challenge, and who is dedicated to creating and developing superior customer relationships. You will be an essential part of everyday life.
 
Some of our distribution centers are free-standing, others are on-site with customers. No matter where we are, we’re part of their team, we’re invested in their success, and our operation is fully transparent. DHL Supply Chain is a world-class company, and we hire only world-class people. People who aren’t afraid to work hard – in fact, people who want to work hard. 

In this HR Operations Administrator: Projects (FTC) role:

•  You’ll partner to proactively identify and solve problems
•  You will work closely with business leaders to evolve and embed the people element of the business strategy
•  You’ll provide administration support to all HR Operations work streams
•  You will run and support the roll out of HR Programs (i.e. EOS, GPTW, HRQS etc)
•  You will provide administration support to HR Projects (i.e. myHR, SmartTime etc)
•  You’ll be responsible for data consolidation and reporting (i.e. Crest, Logics etc)
•  You will be required to drive employee engagement programs and initiatives at all sites
•  You’ll deliver results
•  You’ll love it

You won’t find an HR opportunity like the one you’ll find with DHL Supply Chain. If you're an exceptional HR expert with a can-do attitude, who's passionate about doing things the right way the first time, join us.

Now, here’s what we need from you:

•  Matric qualification (Essential)
•  Tertiary qualification (Preferred)
•  Minimum 2 Years+ admin experience (Preferred)
•  Logistics Industry experience (Essential)

Language:

• English - Verbal and Written