Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies' in Midrand has an opportunity available for a DC Debrief Supervisor to join the team. The main purpose of this role will be to achieve operational excellence within the Dis-Chem Distribution centre incorporating functions in necessary areas, ensuring that both legal and customer requirements are met.
Minimum Requirements...
Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Degree/Diploma in Logistics or Supply Chain Management
• Minimum 3 Years relevant experience in Distribution, Logistics or Supply Chain Environment

Advantageous:

• Experience in the Retail/Pharmaceutical Supply Chain.
• Degree/Diploma in Logistics or Supply Chain Management.
• Experience in the Retail/Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Experience with SAP, EWM or other ERP systems

Job Specification...

• Ensure optimal route and space planning to meet the day-to-day strategic objectives.
• Manage the routing of vehicles to ensure optimum utilisation and vehicle turnaround times.
• Arrange returns and collection as per the uplift instruction documents of stocks, which must be tracked throughout the return process.
• Manage the process flow within the return cage, as per Dis-Chem standard and operational requirements.
• Ensure that maintenance is carried out within the requirement of the vehicle operational requirement and maintain accurate records of vehicles.
• Assist with credit note reductions related to damages, picking and checking inaccuracies.
• Manage returned, cancelled stock back to transport and warehouse and ensure proper handover processes.
• Manage proper documentation flow documentation completion of detail, credit accuracy recons between documents and system.
• Monitor exception, credit and outstanding Proof of Delivery reports.
• Ensure efficient debrief process to avoid the build-up of stock or delay in credits and stock put away.
• Conduct pre and post trip inspection and check sheets.
• Ensure drivers are debriefed, paperwork is filled and queries resolved.
• Monitor fleet running cost and diesel usage.
• Conduct load verification.
• Report on short and extra stock and conduct investigations.
• Coordinate damaged stock - transport and warehouse.
• Ensure all drivers adhere to the delivery procedures at all times
• Request and submit outstanding PODs to the Dispatch Manager.
• Ensure effective and efficient resolution and communication of internal and external customer day-to-day queries.
• Build and maintain good relationships with all 3rd party stakeholders and communicate effectively to resolve any supply chain issues.
• Ensure that all deliveries are delivered in full, on time and to the correct customer.
• Ensure that all customer related operational queries are efficiently resolved and feedback is given to customers and special orders are prioritised.
• Ensure clear communication at all timed with Drivers/Van Assistants.
• Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards.
• Manage the process and people in the totes cleaning area and the rolltainer repair area.
• Ensure that the Dispatch Yard, is kept neat at all times.
• Ensure that the equipment processing and waste management areas, is kept organized and neat at all times.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Uniform and personal appearance policy.

Competencies
Essential:

• English -Read, write and speak
• Be able to communicate proactively in order to build co-operative relationships with internal and external customers.
• Have knowledge of the business measures and targets, directly related to own role.
• Trustworthy and Honest.
• Demonstrates personal initiative.
• Time management, deadline driven and attention to detail.

Special conditions of employment:

• South African Citizen
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Driver's license and/or own reliable transport

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE, PLEASE 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.

Skills Required