DC Operations Manager

takealot.com, a leading South African online retailer, is looking for a highly talented DC Operations Manager to join our Supply Chain Team in Johannesburg. 

We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard- working people with integrity to join us.  We offer a market related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment and a promise that you won’t be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.

This position reports to the: DC General Manager

Operations manager coordinating departments and ensuring daily productive execution of all areas of the DC operations floor. Daily executional role, 90% of time spent on the floor managing performance and productivity of all inbound, Production, Dispatch, housekeeping, 5S.

• →Productive performance of Inbound, Outbound, Dispatch, Housekeeping operational performance. Budget / cost management
• →Overall management and coordination of all DC activities (Dispatch Department, Inbound and Outbound Department) so that orders are shipped on schedule and product is within quality standards and cost objectives
• →Ensuring DC adheres to company policy and administer practices in a fair and equitable manner. Managing budget and controlling expenses
• →Recommending policies and programs, which guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and the profitability of the operation
• →Drives creation of staffing plans, schedules, quality initiatives and process change initiatives to enable the DC to meet and exceed business objectives
• →Ensures standards for product quality, equipment, and operator performance are maintained and that cost- effective technology is used to maximize production
• →Keep up to date on information and technology affecting distribution operations to increase innovation and ensure continual improvement throughout the DC
• →Sets / clarifies requirements and expectations for DC Managers

• Measures performance, provides feedback, and hold DC Managers accountable for their performance and the performance of their departments
• Takes proactive steps to ensure that best practices are shared across all departments & shifts
• Works closely with supporting functions (HR, Finance, IT and Supply Chain) to build and secure support and resources for projects and initiative)

• Grade 12
• Relevant tertiary qualification (Logistics, Supply Chain, Ind.Engineering, Management).
• 5+ years DC Operations experience in a complex or large/multinational operation.
• Previous managerial experience within a Distribution Center.
• Demonstrated leadership ability required.
• Previous Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• PC knowledge and ability required.
• Strong oral and written communication, analytical, organizational and time management skills required.

• People Management,
• Management,
• HR/IR,
• Negotiations skills
• Analytical Thorough
• knowledge of supply chain management required