Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies in Longmeadow has an opportunity available for a Dispatch Junior Manager (Nightshift) to join the team.
Experience & Qualification:
Essential:

• Grade 12 Matric
• Relevant Degree/Diploma in Logistics or Supply Chain Management
• Minimum 2 Years relevant experience in Distribution, Logistics or Supply Chain Environment

Advantage:

• Experience in the Retail Supply Chain
• Experience with SAP, EWM or other ERP systems

Responsibilities:

• Monitoring of SLA of old stock and ensure that it is kept up to date.
• Ensure the packing of pallets are done correctly and accurately to prevent damages.
• Understand and execute the planning process involved when stock leaves the distribution centre.
• Manage the process flow from conveyors to the printing of DLS to Dis-Chem standard and operational requirements.
• Ensure all stock is loaded on the sorter and maintenance related issues are resolved to prevent delays.
• Implementation of more efficient means of streamlining the operations.
• Manage the productivity of the production within the Department. Follow up and control daily absence and over time.
• Assist with credit note reductions related to damages, picking and checking inaccuracies.
• Ensure that all customer related operational queries are efficiently resolved and feedback is given to customers and special orders are prioritised.
• Ensure training of new staff in that they have the necessary tools and equipment required to perform their duties efficiently.

Competencies/skills required:

• Understand Fleet Management
• English Read, write and speak well
• Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook and be able to produce reports
• Good communication skills
• Be able to deliver against specific job-related targets
• Trustworthy and Honest
• Attention to detail
• Demonstrate a customer service mind-set

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.