DC Dispatch & Operations Manager

Dischem Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Job summary

Dis-Chem Pharmacies invites applications for the DC Dispatch Assistant Manager based in Stikland, Cape Town. The role focuses on operational excellence across distribution centre functions including order consolidation, route planning, and dispatch for local and line-haul operations.

You will also oversee returns, vehicle maintenance, and ensure compliance with legal and customer requirements while driving productivity and accuracy in daily dispatch activities.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 - Matric or Senior Certificate.
• Degree/Diploma in Logistics or Supply Chain Management.
• Minimum 3 Years relevant experience in Distribution, Logistics or Supply Chain Environment.
• Experience with SAP, EWM or other ERP systems (Advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal route and space planning to meet day-to-day strategic objectives.
• Understand and execute planning process for stock leaving the distribution centre.
• Route vehicles for optimum utilisation and turnaround times.
• Ensure deliveries picked the previous day are delivered next day to local stores and within 48 hours to Coastal stores.
• Arrange returns and track upliftments throughout the return process.
• Manage flow of operations within the return cage and uphold Dis-Chem standards.
• Support productivity improvements and maintain vehicle maintenance records.
• Assist with credit note reductions related to damages and picking inaccuracies.
• Liaise with night shift manager on priorities, productivity, accuracy and staffing.

Job description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies invites applications for the DC Dispatch Assistant Manager based in Stikland, Cape Town. The role focuses on operational excellence across distribution centre functions including order consolidation, route planning, and dispatch for local and line-haul operations.

You will also oversee returns, vehicle maintenance, and ensure compliance with legal and customer requirements while driving productivity and accuracy in daily dispatch activities.