DC Supervisor - Montague Gardens DC (Despatch)

About our company

Clicks Group

Introduction

An exciting opportunity as DC Supervisor (Despatch) has become available at New Clicks SA (Pty) Ltd. The role will be based in Montague Gardens DC and will report to the Departmental Manager.

Job description

Purpose and Objectives

• The role will be responsible to effectively manage a team ensuring adherence to policies and processes and meeting of productivity targets, within a multi-disciplined environment.
• Assist the DPM with the daily manpower planning
• Assist with the daily route planning.
• Check the stationery requirements on a weekly basis.
• Check that all the stores were delivered on time.
• Manage and ensure there are sufficient assets available to pick into.
• Assist with the managing of the asset cleaning process to ensure quality.
• Ensure damaged assets are removed from the operation and taken to the maintenance department for repairs
• Accept, control and handover returns from stores to the Returns DC
• Ensure the KPI boards are filled in daily-no exceptions
• Ensure the dispatch floor is prepared for the next picking cycle before the picking process starts.
• Liaise with all relevant stake holders, transporter, picking, Admin, etc. to resolve any store queries and notify the store on the outcome as soon as possible.
• Resolve any housekeeping issues within the department, i.e. damaged fence, etc.
• Ensure that the Despatch Admin Clerk reconcile all paperwork on a daily basis.
• Ensure that there is debrief between you and transporter regarding the daily delivery trips.
• Assist with the management of the department’s daily expenses; i.e. transport, Labour, stationery, etc.
• Send the KPI’s to the DPM on a daily basis safety requirements, housekeeping standards and all other internal policies to ensure compliance

Minimum requirements

Knowledge:

Skills:

• Computer literacy (minimum excel intermediary level)
• WMS systems and procedures
• Communication (verbal and written) skills
• Basic financial skills
• Attention to detail
• Organizing skills
• Analytical skills

Experience Required:

• Understanding of a Distribution Centre/ Logistics environment
• Understanding of the Inbound leg of the supply chain process
• People Management
• Health and safety
• Budgeting
• 2 years Administration experience
• 2-3 years within a Distribution Centre /logistics environment
• People Management
• Desirable: Budget Management

Education:

• Essential: Matric
• Desirable: relevant qualification (Supply Chain/Logistics)

Competencies:

• Leading and Supervising
• Adhering to Principles and Values
• Planning and Organizing
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Following Instructions and Procedures
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks