Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies' Distribution Centre in Gqeberha (Eastern Cape) has an opportunity available for an Outbound 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. As a Supervisor, you will learn managerial and technical skills that are in alignment with the company's mission, its retailing philosophies and its operational strategies.
Minimum Requirements:
Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• 1 Years relevant experience, in a Distribution, Logistics or Supply Chain Environment

Advantageous:

• Supply-Chain or Logistics Degree or Diploma
• Previous work experience in an Ethical/Pharmaceutical Warehouse
• Experience with SAP, EWM or other ERP systems

Job Specification:

• Learning new skills as per department's requirements
• Participate in all employee related management functions
• Under the guidance of an experienced manager, you will participate in all employee-related management functions including training, coaching, motivation, discipline, performance appraisal, conflict resolution, and the administration of human resources policies and initiatives
• Prevent and act on security or risk issues and ensure that risks are dealt with proactively
• Analyse and interpret any shrinkage indicators and act accordingly
• Collaborate with Distribution Centre employees and other staff to ensure business goals are met
• Ensure that all safety regulations are met
• Optimal planning and forecasting of department resources to meet the daily objectives
• Ensure that the system is monitored and cleaned up by using the management tools available on SAP EWM
• Ensure that all stock is received and packed away and accurately maintained on the system
• Involved with implementation and optimization of new projects related to improving the efficiency of operations as instructed by Management
• Ensure that all equipment is maintained and in safe operating conditionsEnsure that picking/ replenishment stats are monitored to ensure that productivity and accuracy targets are met.
• Optimal planning and forecasting of department resources to meet the daily objectives
• Ensure that the system is monitored and cleaned up by using the management tools available on SAP EWM
• Ensure that all stock is received and packed away and accurately maintained on the system
• Involved with implementation and optimization of new projects related to improving the efficiency of operations as instructed by Management
• Ensure that picking/ replenishment stats are monitored to ensure that productivity and accuracy targets are met
• Ensure that resources and queues are monitored and optimised as per operational requirements
• Ensure that put away and replenishments are done efficiently as per operational requirements
• Ensure that checking staff maintains a high standard of accuracy during the checking process
• Ensure that stock is packed in the correct size boxes/ totes and is correctly sealed and labelled
• Ensure that all stock leaving their area is scanned and all discrepancies are resolved
• Be security conscious at all times and avoid committing theft or fraud
• Ensure that stock is packed in a manner that will prevent cross-contamination and damages during transport to stores
• Ensure that once checked that: Either the pack-slip is included in the box or label with the description of goods in the Stock box or tote
• Do not allow stock to be removed from the Distribution Centre, without proper documentation or the approval of the manager/ pharmacist
• Ensure targets set by management are met and reported

Competencies:
Essential:

• Knowledge of Management Systems, Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, Emergency process, Public Safety and Security, Customer Service, Transportation Principles and Methods, Production and Processing, Material Handling Standards, Administration and Management, Supply Chain and Personnel and Human Resources Management
• Have knowledge of the business measures and targets, directly related to own role.
• Demonstrate thorough theoretical and practical knowledge and understanding of all Distribution Centre, logistics and supply chain operations
• English -Read, write and speak
• Basic Financial Skills
• Trustworthy and Honest
• Takes accountability for own actions
• Demonstrates a customer service mind set
• Have knowledge and understand consequential impacts of decisions made
• Analytical thinking
• Proactively communicates in order to build co-operative relationships with internal customers
• Be able to read and analyse financial reports
• Time management, deadline driven and attention to detail.
• Demonstrates personal initiative. Development of self and subordinates
• Ability to work under pressure

Advantageous:

• Understand quality control analysis and coordination.
• 2nd Language - Read, write and speak
• Be able to identify operational obstacles and opportunities and remain calm and focused under pressure

Remuneration and benefits:

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

Special conditions of employment:

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

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-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