Day-Shift Dispatch Supervisor

Talent Candey; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Foodservice Equipment Supplier in Johannesburg seeks a Dispatch Supervisor (Day Shift) to oversee outbound operations, supervise picking, packing and dispatch, and ensure accurate and timely distribution of products. The role involves coordinating staff workloads and maintaining high operational standards.

The successful candidate will monitor stock movements, drive process improvements, and ensure compliance with SOPs while delivering excellent customer service and minimizing errors and losses.

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree or combination of tertiary qualification and relevant work experience.
• Supervisory experience in warehouse operations.
• General warehouse and logistics management experience.
• Experience using a comprehensive Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Experience in disciplinary hearings, performance management, coaching and mentoring staff.
• Valid drivers licence.
• OHSA training.
• Computer literacy including Microsoft Office.
• Strong knowledge of administrative systems, procedures and business processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Outbound and Day Shift Manager with daily distribution operations.
• Schedule, allocate and monitor staff workloads according to volumes.
• Supervise picking, packing and dispatch for local and national deliveries and third-party couriers.
• Ensure orders are picked, packed, invoiced and dispatched accurately and on time.
• Oversee loading of delivery trucks and courier vehicles.
• Assist with daily driver route allocation and delivery follow-ups.
• Monitor the performance of drivers and pick-and-pack staff.
• Coordinate stock movement between inbound and outbound departments.
• Participate in stocktakes and cycle counts and investigate shrinkage.

Skills

Leadership

Planning and organisation

Customer service

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Matric / Grade 12

Tools

WMS

SAP

Qwix

Microsoft Office

Job description

Foodservice Equipment Supplier in Johannesburg seeks a Dispatch Supervisor (Day Shift) to oversee outbound operations, supervise picking, packing and dispatch, and ensure accurate and timely distribution of products. The role involves coordinating staff workloads and maintaining high operational standards.

The successful candidate will monitor stock movements, drive process improvements, and ensure compliance with SOPs while delivering excellent customer service and minimizing errors and losses.