Dis-Chem Pharmacies in New Germany (KZN) has an opportunity available for a DC Dispatch Supervisor to join the team. The main purpose of this role will be to achieve operational excellence within the Dis-Chem Warehouse incorporating functions in the following areas, order consolidation, route planning, dispatch both Local and Line-haul, returns, vehicle maintenance and in so doing ensure that both legal and customer requirements, are met.
Minimum Requirements:
Essential:
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Grade 12 / Matric
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Transport Management or Supply-Chain / Logistics Degree or Diploma
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Computer Literacy - MS Office
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2 Years relevant experience, in a Distribution, Logistics or Supply Chain Environment
Job Description:
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Ensure optimal route and space planning to meet the day-to-day strategic objectives.
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Understand and execute the planning process involved when stock leaves the distribution centre.
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Ensure routing of vehicles to ensure optimum utilisation and vehicle turnaround times.
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Ensure all deliveries picked the previous day, are delivered the next day to local stores and within 48 hours to Coastal stores.
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Arrange returns and collection of the upliftments, which must be tracked throughout the return process.
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Assist in supervising the process flow within the return cage, as per Dis-Chem standard and operational requirements.
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Implementation of more efficient means of streamlining the operations.
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Ensure accurate administration for transactional excellence.
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Manage and adhere to GWP, SHE programme and OHS act.
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Ensure department’s consumable needs are met.
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Ensure drivers are debriefed, paperwork is filled and queries resolved.
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Ensure admin and daily checking of all delivery log sheets takes place, to facilitate queries and credit note request.
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Monitor fleet running cost and diesel usage.
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Assist in supervising maintenance records of vehicles.
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Processes all accidents and insurance claims.
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Monitor internal and driver performance, to ensure good customer service both internally and stores.
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Prevent and act on security or risk issues and ensure that risks are dealt with proactively.
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Assist in supervising outsourced companies, including daily and monthly monitoring of SLA`s and costs.
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Ability to analyse and interpret any shrinkage indicators and act accordingly.
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Be security conscious all the time and avoid committing theft or fraud.
Competencies
Essential:
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Knowledge of Distribution Centre, logistics and supply chain operations.
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Have knowledge of the business measures and targets, directly related to own role.
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Be able to communicate proactively in order to build co-operative relationships with internal customers.
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Ability to work under pressure
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Deadline driven
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English –Read, write and speak.
Advantageous:
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2nd Language – Read, write and speak.
Special conditions of employment:
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South African citizen
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MIE, clear criminal and credit
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Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport
Remuneration and benefits:
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Market related salary
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Medical aid
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Provident fund
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Staff account
ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.
