Distribution Manager

Our client is seeking an experienced Distribution Manager to join the Port Elizabeth team, · Ensure that stock holding is managed as per the policy · Monitor stock turns, stock holding costs and ABC Classification · Introduce management controls to mitigate stock variances / losses · Manage product classification and storage locations accordingly · Manage stock rotation and traceability · Manage warehousing / inventory related data, reports and KPI’s · Managing inventory levels and ensuring accurate stock counts · Oversee the receiving, storage, and organizing of goods in the warehouse · Monitor inventory levels, identify discrepancies, and implement measures to prevent stockouts or excess inventory · Coordinate shipments and ensure timely deliveries · Work closely with Logistics and Demand Planners, Transport Services and Maintenance Providers, Branch Admin Controller and other stakeholders to schedule and track shipments · Ensure that all necessary documentation, such as shipping labels and customs forms, are properly prepared · Managing the Despatch Teams: Order Pickers, MHE Operators, Cage Checkers, Debriefing Clerk and Supervising personnel and providing guidance, support and required training · Monitoring and analysing distribution performance of each delivery route, region and delivery crew/truck to identify areas for improvement and cost containment/reduction · Ensuring compliance with OHS Act, LRA, Company Policies/Procures and Road Traffic Act, AARTO · Implementing measures to enhance distribution efficiency, costs and resource utilization · Plan, sequence and schedule: order picking, stock replenishment, and customer deliveries · Coordinating transportation and shipment activities · Collect, analyze performance data to improve the despatch processes · Submit regular monthly Operational Performance Reports to the HOD Supply Chain · Addressing any distribution-related issues or delay · Deploy mitigating controls, i.e. GEMBA Walk, to ensure all Food Safety Risks are identified and reported · Maintain a register of non-conformances and institute the appropriate corrective actions to maintain a food safe environment across all Despatch Business Processes Requirements · Grade 12 · Commercial / Operations Degree preferred · SAPICS certification preferred · Minimum 5 – 10 years Warehouse / Distribution Management experience · Team leadership experience · Food / food ingredient manufacturing industry experience preferred · Broader planning / supply chain experience / exposure preferred · Advanced MS Office skills · Proficient in Syspro / Sage or SAP · Proficiency in using Warehouse Management Systems · Familiarity with OHS Act, LRA, and BCEA · Ability to operate forklifts and other machinery