DC Senior Operations Manager

takealot.com, South Africa's leading online retailer, is looking for a highly talented DC Senior Operations Manager to join our team in Cape Town

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.

• →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
• → Oversee and manage the entire DC Operations, Logistics, Infrastructure, Projects, Continuous Improvements Programs etc as second in charge to the General Manager and manage other Key Stakeholders, SPs etc.
• → Achieve the all the DCs set Targets, Objectives and KPIs.
• →Support the DC GM, Subordinates and other Stakeholders. 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 Achieve all the set Targets, Objectives and KPIs for the DC
• →Oversee the DC in the absence of the GM and ensure that all standards are met, maintained and or improved

• →Qualification & Experience:
• →Relevant tertiary qualification (Logistics, Supply Chain, Ind. Engineering, Management) and/or further Senior Qualification 5+ years DC Operations experience in a complex or large/multinational operation at senior level.
• →Previous managerial experience within a Distribution Center.
• →Senior Management Level Operations
• →Previous Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• →Overall DC/FC/W/house general management