Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies in Longmeadow has an opportunity available for a DC Dispatch In Supervisor (Night Shift) to join the team.
Experience & Qualification:
Essential:

• Matric Grade 12 or Senior Certificate
• Transport Management or Supply-Chain / Logistics Degree or Diploma
• 2 years relevant experience in a Distribution, Logistics or Supply Chain Environment
• Computer Literacy - MS Office

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the smooth operation of within the dispatch in department following the FIFO concept.
• Understand and execute the planning process involved when stock is handed over to dispatch out team for delivery.
• Monitoring the performants for increased efficiency and maintaining with dispatch clerks. Dispatch controller and dispatch packers targets.
• Arrange strategic daily planning and organizing/assigning staff within dispatch to archive company/dispatch objectives.
• Ensure daily checkings of all delivery log sheets for schedule 6, fridge lines and all pallets built if theyre accurate and matching between the pallet and DLS.
• Monitoring SLA of old stock and ensure it is kept up to date.
• Ensure the packing of pallets are done correctly and accurately to prevent damages before handed over for delivery.
• Manage dispatch IN process flow from conveyor to the printing of Delivery log Sheets to Dischem standard and operational requirements.
• Supervising all outsourced and permanent employees including training and making sure they have necessary tools and equipment required to perform their duties efficiently.
• Manage the productivity of production within the department, follow up and control daily absence and overtime.
• Ensure daily stock is loaded on the sorter and maintenance related issues are resolved/reported to prevent delays.

Competencies/skills required:

• English Read, write and speak.
• Be able to communicate proactively in order to build co-operative relationships.
• Trustworthy and Honest.
• Be able to identify operational obstacles and opportunities and remain calm and focused under pressure.
• Time management, deadline driven and attention to detail.

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.