Distribution Center Manager

Main purpose of the role:
The purpose of this job is to run the day-to-day operations effectively by ensuring the throughput and production objectives of this eCommerce warehouse are achieved by planning and utilizing all available resources, space, and equipment, in the most cost-effective manner. This includes ensuring compliance to agreements as laid out in the various contracts/service level agreements with all stakeholders.

Requirements:

• 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

Given the employment equity policy of M24 Logisitcs, preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups