Dc Dispatch Clerk (Dayshift) - Longmeadow

Dis-Chem Pharmacies; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy distribution center in Edenvale seeks a Dispatch Clerk. The role involves scanning boxes, adhering to good warehousing practices, and resolving queries efficiently. Candidates must have Grade 12 and prior Dispatch experience. Knowledge of supply chain operations is advantageous. The company offers market-related salary, medical aid, and other benefits.

Benefits

Market related salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric is required.
• Previous experience in Dispatch or a similar role is necessary.
• Knowledge of Distribution Centre operations is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Scan multiple boxes to achieve required KPIs.
• Adhere to Good Warehousing Practices and SHE programme.
• Resolve day-to-day queries effectively.
• Ensure accuracy in checking warehouse orders.
• Ensure correct loading of vehicles for customers.

Skills

Scanning multiple boxes

Adherence to Good Warehousing Practices

Resolve internal and external queries

High level of accuracy

Computer skills - Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Trustworthy

Team player

Calm under pressure

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Supply-Chain or Logistics Degree or Diploma (Advantageous)

Job description

Overview

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Distribution Centre in Longmeadow 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.

Location & Company

Location: Edenvale

Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 & speak well.
• Trustworthy and honest
• Accountability
• Team player
• Remain calm under pressure
• Computer skills - Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Previous experience in Dispatch or in a similar role.
• Advantageous: Supply-Chain or Logistics Degree or Diploma

Special conditions of employment

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

Remuneration and benefits

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

Notes

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.