Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Distribution Centre in Midrand has an opportunity available for a DC Dispatch Clerk to join the team. The main purpose of this role will be to maintain operational excellence within the Dispatch Department by performing clerical functions in the following areas Marshalling and/ or Staging Dispatch, in order to meet both legal and customer requirements.

Minimum Requirements

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Previous work experience in a similar environment.

Advantageous:

• Transport Management or Supply-Chain / Logistics Degree or Diploma.

Job Specification

• The core responsibility of a Dispatch clerk is scanning multiple boxes (Handling units) to a Shipment number (Pallet number) and achieving the required KPIs (Key performance indicator) listed in the SOP (Standard operating procedure).
• Adhere to Good Warehousing Practises, SHE programme and Occupational Health and Safety act.
• Effectively and efficiently resolve internal and external day-to-day queries.
• Analyse and interpret any shrinkage indicators and act accordingly.
• Ensure a high level of accuracy is maintained during checking of completed warehouse orders and compare packed boxes to store invoice details.
• Ensure the vehicles are loaded with the correct quantity of boxes or parcels for the designated customer.
• Ensure that all cross dock and inter branch invoices are scanned according to invoice number and correct store.

Competencies

Essential:

• Knowledge of Distribution Centre, logistics and supply chain operations. Have knowledge of the business measures and targets, directly related to own role.
• English - Read, write & and speak welll.
• Trustworthy and honest
• Accountability
• Customer service mindset
• Team player
• Remain calm under pressure
• Computer skills - Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Special conditions of employment:

• South African citizen
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Drivers 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 CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chems approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chems Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.

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