Overview
Distribution Manager Jobs in Gqeberha, South Africa at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd
Location: Gqeberha
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
Title: Distribution Manager
Company: EnableSA (Pty) Ltd
Location: Gqeberha, South Africa
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