Assistant Distribution Center Manager at PEP Stores

Job Description

To lead, manage and coordinate the optimum operational performance of the Distribution Centre through entrenching a performance based culture of continuous improvement and health and safety awareness in line with the Sikhula KunYe Culture.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be responsible for but not limited to the following job functions:

What you’ll do

• Manage the operational performance of the Distribution Centre by reducing costs and increasing efficiency and effectiveness;
• Give input into the Production and Capacity Planning – space; people, equipment & technology in alignment with projected inflow and outflow volumes
• Provide input and execute Distribution Centre strategy (3 year plan)
• Implementation of supply chain projects,  applying processes and methodologies in accordance with best practices
• Entrench all SOPs throughout all departments and update where required with relevant stakeholders
• Ensure implementation of Health and Safety procedures
• Ensure implementation and management of Risk Management procedures
• Personnel management
• Enable and consolidate the DC climate and culture of Sikhula KunYe
• Day to day management of Temp Employment Service (TES)
• Manage and report on major budget items
• Facility Management

Desired Experience & Qualification

Required Knowledge and Experience

What you’ll need

• 3 year Diploma/Degree in Warehouse Management/Supply Chain/Operations Management  (NQF level 7 equivalent)
• +/- 5 Years Warehouse Experience in a middle/senior management role
• Computer Literate; Excel (Advanced level), G Suite
• Knowledge of Warehouse Systems, Processes and Health and Safety Procedures
• User of Arthur and radio frequency picking method.  User of MMS (will be an advantage)
• Previous exposure to warehouse management systems
• Labour Relations
• Competencies required: Agility, Attention to detail, Leadership, Coaching, Decision making, Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, good time-management and planning, able to cope under pressure.
• Willing to travel

Mode of Application

How to apply: Interested and qualified? Go to PEP on www.linkedin.com to apply

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