Current Jobs Available at ACDC Dynamics SA

Supply Chain Management:  

• Develop and implement strategies to optimize the supply chain, including procurement, inventory management, and distribution, to ensure the timely delivery of electrical products and components to customers and production facilities. 

Transportation Planning:  

• Coordinate transportation activities, including route planning, carrier selection, and freight management, to ensure cost-effective and timely delivery of goods.  
• Negotiate contracts with transportation providers and monitor performance to meet service level agreements. 

Warehouse Management:  

• Oversee warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, and order fulfillment, to maintain efficient inventory levels and minimize stockouts.  
• Implement best practices for inventory management, such as ABC analysis and cycle counting, to optimize inventory turnover and reduce carrying costs. 

Inventory Control:  

• Develop and maintain inventory control procedures to ensure accuracy and traceability of inventory movements. 
• Implement inventory optimization techniques, such as safety stock management and just-in-time inventory, to minimize excess inventory and improve cash flow. 

Compliance and Regulatory Affairs:  

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to transportation, warehousing, staffing and product handling.  
• Stay informed about changes in regulations and implement necessary measures to maintain compliance. 

Risk Management:  

• Identify potential risks in the supply chain, such as transportation delays, supplier shortages, and quality issues, and develop contingency plans to mitigate risks and ensure continuity of operations. 

Performance Monitoring and Reporting:  

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to logistics operations, such as on-time delivery, fill rate, and inventory accuracy, and implement corrective actions as needed to improve performance.  
• Prepare regular reports and presentations for management review. 

Cross-functional Collaboration:  

• Collaborate with internal departments, such as procurement, production, sales, and customer service, to coordinate logistics activities and ensure alignment with overall business objectives.  
• Communicate effectively with external stakeholders, including suppliers, customers, and transportation partners. 

Continuous Improvement:  

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost optimization within the logistics function.  
• Implement initiatives such as process reengineering, technology adoption, and performance benchmarking to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. 

Team Leadership and Development:  

• Lead and mentor a team of logistics professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and training to develop their skills and capabilities.  
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning within the logistics team. 

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics; advanced degree or professional certification preferred. 
• Proven experience (typically 5-7 years) in logistics management, preferably in the electrical industry or a related sector. 
• Strong understanding of logistics processes, including transportation, warehousing, and inventory management. 
• Proficiency in logistics software and systems, such as transportation management systems (TMS) and warehouse management systems (WMS). 
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. 
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines. 
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to logistics and transportation. 
• Leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team to achieve goals and objectives.

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Description

• The General Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing the sales of the company. You will be responsible for ensuring smooth functioning across various departments while aligning business objectives with industry trends and customer demands.  

Strategic Planning:  

• Develop and implement strategic plans to advance the company's mission and objectives and to promote revenue, and growth. This includes setting goals, analyzing market trends, and identifying opportunities for expansion or diversification. 

Operational Oversight:  

• Oversee daily operations of the company and the work of executives (such as sales, marketing, production, and engineering) to ensure goals are met and resources are effectively utilized.  
• Implement operational best practices to optimize efficiency and productivity. 

Business Development:  

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, partnerships, and ventures to expand the company's market presence and increase revenue streams. This may involve negotiating contracts, attending industry events, and fostering relationships with key stakeholders. 

Customer Relations:  

• Maintain strong relationships with existing clients and develop strategies to attract new customers. Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction by delivering quality products and services that meet or exceed customer expectations. 

Team Leadership:  

• Provide leadership and direction to employees, fostering a positive work environment and a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability. Mentor and develop staff to maximize their potential and contribute to the overall success of the organization. 

Compliance and Risk Management:  

• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. Identify and mitigate risks that may impact the company's operations and reputation. 

Technology and Innovation:  

• Stay abreast of technological advancements and industry trends in the electrical sector. Explore opportunities to leverage new technologies and innovative practices to improve processes, products, and services. 

Quality Assurance:  

• Maintain high standards of quality in all aspects of the business, from product development to customer service. Implement quality assurance measures and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall performance and customer satisfaction. 

Communication and Reporting:  

• Effectively communicate with the board of directors, senior management, employees, and other stakeholders. Provide regular updates, reports, and presentations on the company's performance, initiatives, and strategic direction. 

Requirements

• Although not compulsory, Bachelor's degree in business administration, electrical engineering, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred. 
• Proven experience (typically 10-15 years) in a senior management role within the electrical industry or a related field. 
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, and decision-making skills. 
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities. 
• Sound knowledge of financial management, budgeting, and business development. 
• Familiarity with relevant regulations, standards, and best practices in the electrical industry. 
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing market conditions. 
• Demonstrated ability to drive results, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities effectively. 

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Key Performance Areas

• Advise on technical information
• Follow up on back orders
• Queries and general administration
• Up & Cross Selling including promotion of specials (to supply evidence and regularity)
• Relationship and co - operation with external and internal sales team and other departments
• Diffuse irate customer situations and provide feasible solutions
• Time Keeping, House Keeping, Personal Grooming and General Discipline (Clock and Log in reports as evidence)
• Building and maintaining customer relationships
• Training to be attended (To attend 4 official training sessions per annum)

Requirements

• Minimum Qualification Level - Matric
• Inbound Sales experience in the Electrical Field
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to cope with change and remain calm under pressure
• Ability to multitask
• Excellent attention to detail
• Process-driven
• Systems orientated
• Strong personality
• Excellent planning and organization skills
• Excellent time management and perception of urgency
• Excellent problem-solving ability

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Description

• To assist the National Inventory Manager with inventory related issues in all warehouses and Company Owned Franchises.
• To assist with inventory issues nationally and assist the inventory controllers in all Company owned Franchises and warehouses.
• To assist in identifying, maintaining & managing the accuracy of stock levels and stock movement nationally.
• To ensure all ACDC procedures are implemented, staff are trained in it and that they are following it, providing customer satisfaction and as little as possible errors and damages.
• To assist the branches in running efficiently with regards to company procedures & inventory related issues.
• To prepare & do stock takes and ongoing cycle- & range counts.
• To investigate & resolve any stock variances & stock related issues.
• To assist in the preparation of warehouses for the audited stock take every financial year end.
• To ensure that all inventory related reports are cleared and submitted on time. (Weekly & Monthly reports)
• To ensure the storerooms/lockups are always clean & tidy.
• To assist where and when needed.

Daily:

• To resolve Discrepancies
• Range counts
• Cycle counts
• Transfer to correct stock between locations in your branches
• General inventory management
• Discrepancy & variance investigations for stock in your branches/C.O.F
• Stock Adjustment requests for your branches/C.O.F
• Stock queries

Weekly:

• Submit the weekly reports (BOF; MULTIPLE BINS; OBSOLETE; OUTSTANDING DISCREPANCIES; IN
• TRANSIT; BACKORDERS WITH STOCK & ALL OTHER INVENTORY RELATED REPORTS) to the
• National Inventory manager & the Branch manager.
• Random Audits and Inspections
• Warehouse Inspections and reports
• Ensuring that the branches are running according to the company’s inventory procedures &
• requirements.

Monthly:

• Month-end reports

Requirements

• Grade 12/Matric.
• Relevant tertiary qualification will be highly advantageous.
• Minimum 2 - 3 years of experience as an Inventory Controller.

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Description

• Addressing customer inquiries including the correct products that the customer is looking for.
• Providing shopping advice and recommendations to customers.
• Promoting the sale of goods in the store.
• Collaborating with other team members to keep the sales floor area clean and organized as per the company policy.

Requirements

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Punctuality.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Good Communication and Interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational and Administration skills.
• Matric/Grade 12.
• 2 years experience within a retail store would be highly advantageous.
• Strong team spirit.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment.
• Customer service and good interpersonal skills.
• Physical fitness and excellent stamina.
• Good communication skills, written and spoken.

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Description

• The Account Manager is assigned to set group customers where the individual is tasked to maintain and develop business.
• By taking ownership of the accounts, improving ACDC Dynamics interest in the allocated customer base and facilitating the sales process between ACDC Dynamics and the customer.
• Through interactions with the clientele achieve agreed upon targets and implement ACDC Dynamics business initiatives. 
• Find and capitalize on new product opportunities and reach out to prospective Marketplaces to work with ACDC Dynamics. 
• Analyze current marketplace and provide accurate feedback on important market activities and provide sufficient feedback in weekly sales meetings. 
• Executing sales strategies and implementation throughout customer base. 
• Managing employer’s expectations, client relationships and providing these with excellent service and support always. 
• Assist as and when required at management discretion. 
• Required to attend ad hoc training sessions weekly. 
• Quoting and invoicing to customers.  
• Be the primary point of contact for account inquiries, issues, and escalations.  
• Monitor account performance metrics and proactively identify areas for improvement.  
• Work with Internal Sales: E-commerce to ensure that all orders are placed within the adequate turnround time, and repairs/returns are processed to the satisfaction of both the end user and the marketplace it sold from.   
• Work within the agreed conditions and SLAs of each Marketplace.  
• Work with Marketing to get acceptable images for new E-commerce listings.  
• Work alongside marketplaces to drive sales through promotions and specials.  
• Regularly update, send and upload relevant spreadsheets to ensure that the Marketplaces are using the latest stock and pricing data.   
• Optimize product titles, descriptions and specifications and images to ensure they are both accurate and desirable to potential customers.   
• Update pricing on databases Daily / Weekly. 

Requirements

• Grade 12/Matric.
• Tertiary qualification in electrical engineering would be highly advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years of sales experience within the electrical industry.

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Key Responsibilities

• Manage the HR related administration of new joiners, leavers, transfers and/or promotions across the Cape Town branches.
• Manage the recruitment process for all Cape Town branches, including refining job descriptions, engaging with applicants, conducting interviews with managers and consulting on hiring decisions.
• Assist managers to deal with performance and misconduct issues.
• Build and maintain relationships with staff and managers.
• Advise and guide staff on applying HR related policies and procedures.
• Identify training requirements for any and all staff members as and when required.
• Ensure accurate record keeping of training activities for reporting purposes.
• Develop/refine policies and procedures.
• Contribute to improving HR systems, processes, and practices.
• Providing feedback and regular reporting to Head Office in Johannesburg.
• Provide assistance in verifying medical certificates with the relevant counsels and practices.
• Any other duties, as assigned by the line manager, in line with the role.

Requirements

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Meticulous, with high attention to detail.
• Very good planning, organising and time management skills.
• Action oriented: able to take tasks to completion.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to build relationship across organisational hierarchies.
• Able to maintain a very high degree of confidentiality.
• Able to work well independently, as well as part of a team.

Experience, Knowledge and Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in human resources, preferably in FMCG and/or Electrical sector(s).
• An undergraduate degree in Human Resources or similar is required.
• A high proficiency in the Microsoft Suite is required.
• A valid driver’s license is required (travel between branches in Cape Town – ad hoc).

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Key Performance Areas

• Assist Retail Manager with all administrative tasks.
• Assist with the repairs and returns in a timely manner.
• Schedules, submits, and initiates customer returns in accordance with standard procedures.
• Assist with Daily cash ups and processing of the cash book, and provide reports for head office.
• Assist with quality improvements to enhance all services and prepare all required paperwork for same.
• Manage and resolve all issues in customer accounts.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with all clients and staff.

Requirements

• Matric/Grade 12.
• Previous experience in an administrative role.
• Great attention to detail.
• Great communication skills written and verbal.

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REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven work experience as a Branch Manager.
• Electrical/ Electronics will be advantageous.
• Experience managing a high-performance sale team.
• An ability to understand and analyse sales performance metrics.
• Solid customer service attitude with excellent negotiation skills
• (Strong written communication and team management skills) Sound communication skills (written & verbal), coupled with the effective ability to interact with people at all levels.
• Manages, motivates and improves the team in order to achieve the company goals.
• Analytical skills with a problem-solving attitude.
• Availability to travel as and when required.
• A demonstrable capacity to keep abreast of new technology trends.
• Demonstrate Problem-solving skills and negotiation skills.
• Solid understanding of budgeting and reporting on its progress.
• Provide market intelligence to the Sales Team.
• Performance, growth and development of the Independent Sales Force.
• Delivering strategies to optimize Sales Force performance.
• Anticipating business needs, identifying strategies to capitalize on opportunities and mitigate business risks.
• Developing goals, KPIs and objectives and executing against the Company’s vision.
• Evaluating performance and productivity and identifying remedial action when required.

Requirements

• A post graduate degree or equivalent in Electrical or Electronics, Sales, Marketing, or closely related discipline from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Essential: 7 – 10 years’ experience in Sales within a manufacturing environment – Electrical will be advantageous.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a senior sales managerial capacity.
• Computer literate (Microsoft office, AccPacc, Syspro).

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Description

• Addressing customer inquiries including the correct products that the customer is looking for.
• Providing shopping advice and recommendations to customers.
• Promoting the sale of goods in the store.
• Collaborating with other team members to keep the sales floor area clean and organized as per the company policy.

Requirements

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Punctuality.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Good Communication and Interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational and Administration skills.
• Matric/Grade 12.
• Strong team spirit.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment.
• Customer service and good interpersonal skills.
• Physical fitness and excellent stamina.
• Good communication skills, written and spoken

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Key responsibilities

• Picking orders as requested by management.
• Pack incoming stock away, taking inventory and reporting shortages.
• Ensuring correct information is attached and moving completed orders to delivery area.
• Keeping records of incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Assist with appropriated wrapping, and securing with stretch wrap, shrink wrap and strapping.
• Loading and unloading trucks.
• Ensuring work areas are kept clean, neat and well-organized.
• Complying with Occupational Health and Safety and other safety regulations.

Requirements

• Matric or equivalent.
• 1+ years’ work experience in the same or similar role.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work harmoniously with diverse range of people.
• Proficient with using tools required for this position.
• Physically agile and dexterous.
• Proficient organizational skills.

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Responsibilities

• Assist with developing merchandising strategies that balance customers’ expectations and company’s objectives.
• Maximise customer interest and sales levels by displaying products appropriately according to planograms provided by Head Office.
• Produce layout plans for stores and always maintaining store shelves and inventory.
• Monitor stock movement and consider markdowns, promotions, price changes, clear outs etc. ensuring that all stock are appropriately marked.
• Build constructive customer relationships and team with channel partners to build pipeline and close deals.
• Remain up to date with the industry and company’s best practices.

Requirements and skills

• Proven working experience in merchandising.
• Highly creative with experience in identifying target audiences and devising campaigns that engage, inform and motivate.
• Up to date with the latest merchandising trends and best practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong listening, presentation and decision-making skills.
• Commercial acumen and the ability to “decode” customers.
• Tertiary qualification in Marketing or related field

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What the role is about:

1. Getting the sale using various sales methods;
2. Forecasting sales;
3. Developing “out of the box” sales strategies/models and evaluating their effectiveness;
4. Evaluating clients’ skills, needs and building productive long-lasting relationships;
5. Maintain accurate and complete client account information.

Responsibilities:

• Generating new leads, developing the existing client base and fostering relationships between ACDC and the client.
• Handling of client enquiries for quotes and solutions.
• Meeting and/or exceeding pre-defined sales targets.
• Executing sales strategies.
• Understanding of the marketplace relative to product offering and client base demographics.
• Searching for and capitalizing on new product opportunities positioning and branding for the respective product range in client stores.
• Assist in the development of product launch programs, formulation of client days and product awareness campaigns within the client portfolio.
• Facilitate training with clients on products (as and when required)
• Provide excellent service and support to clients by managing expectations.
• Provide feedback regarding suggestions for improvement and market research.
• Attend sales meetings and provide necessary information and statistics.
• Planning and reporting on weekly calls and weekly activities.
• Analyzing of current marketplace and ensuring feedback is given regarding important market and competitive information.

Requirements

• 3 – 5 years of experience/knowledge in a fast-paced sales environment (Preferable: Electrical)
• Electrical or similar Technical Qualification (Advantageous).
• Aptitude to absorb Product Knowledge (Technical).
• Proven Marketing and Sales competencies + ability to analyze market and formulate new strategies.
• Ability to establish and foster new business relationships and provide training to clients.
• Valid drivers licence.
• Own vehicle.