DEPARTMENT : SUPPLY CHAIN
BASED : DURBAN FIBRES ROAD DC
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To lead, manage and coordinate the optimum financial and operational performance of the Distribution Centre through entrenching a performance based culture of continuous improvement and health and safety awareness in line with the Sikhula KunYe Culture.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage the financial and operational performance of the Distribution Centre by reducing costs and increasing efficiency and effectiveness,
- Plan production and capacity – space, people, equipment and technology in alignment with projected inflow and outflow volumes,
- Implement and optimize the supply chain strategy, applying processes and methodologies in accordance with best practices,
- Manage the Distribution Centre in accordance with standards, policies and procedures
- Stock Management,
- Manages alignment with internal and external stakeholders (including Buying; Planning; Suppliers and Pepkor Logistics),
- Be a custodian of Distribution Centre culture, values and principles in line with PEP culture, and
- Entrench performance based culture of continuous improvement in the Distribution Centre in line with PEP culture.
JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS
- Relevant tertiary qualification. A qualification in Logistics/Supply Chain Management advantageous
- 8 years management experience in a warehousing environment (FMCG / Retail or Manufacturing or Engineering)
- People Leadership and Management Skills – Proven track of leading cross functional teams
- Excellent Communication Skills and influential skills
- Experience in DC processes
- Experience with Warehouse Management Systems
- Proficient in G-Suite/Ms Office
- Highly emotionally mature, confident DC Operations professional, who can work independently, and across multiple stakeholders
CLOSING DATE: 12 December 2022
If you are interested and meet the minimum requirements, please submit your CV and covering letter
All Internal candidates please apply on Direct Hire via this URL:
https://pep.mcidirecthire.com/Internal/CurrentOpportunities
All external candidates please apply on Direct Hire via this URL:
https://pep.mcidirecthire.com/default/External/CurrentOpportunities
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date of this position, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.
PEP strives for equal opportunity in terms of its employment equity guidelines