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A leading logistics company in South Africa is seeking a distribution center manager. This role involves managing operational, commercial, and budgetary aspects of the warehouse while ensuring compliance with company policies. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience in a warehouse or logistics environment and strong leadership skills. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on quality and operational excellence.
BE PART OF THE WORLD'S LARGEST LOGISTICS COMPANYDeutsche Post DHL Group is the world's leading logistics and mail company.We're one of the world's largest employers, operating in over countries and territories.
We're Europe's largest postal service, partner for eCommerce and pioneers in secure digital communication.
We're number one in contract logistics and international express delivery, and a leader in the forwarding business.Join us and you'll be working for a global company that's focused on service, quality and sustainability, and using the power of global trade to connect people and improve lives.And not just for our Customers, but for every member of our Group too.At DHL Supply Chain South Africa we're looking for distribution center manager.
This is a busy, fast paced operation which offers many challenges and opportunities for the right person.
This position is based at Kempton Park : Tiger Brands.
To take full operational, commercial and budgetary responsibility for the management of the warehouse.
Ensure performance targets are met and exceeded.
To lead by maintaining a high standard of ethics, compliance with company policies and operating procedures.
To contribute to the development of strategy of the business as part of the team.
To maximise the performance of the operation by directing the daily, weekly and monthly activities.
Providing leadership, motivation, training and development of the workplace, executing against customer requirements, operational performance and "making DHL a great place to work".
Key areas of responsibility include : Delivery of key financial performance measuresManaging Operations within the budget as set by the ClientMeet and exceed operational service levels.Achievement of contractual Key Performance indicators.Drive and develop team culture.Encourage and reward constructive internal competitiveness to the benefit of client, DHL and individual employees.Manage Human ResourcesManagement of team, ensure appropriate levels of Human resources to meet business needs, performance issues, training and development, employee productivity and recruitment and retention of staff.Ensure appropriate staffing levelsEnsure high level of competence in staffManage Industrial relations by ensuring that appropriate disciplinary actions is taken.Manage RelationshipsOperationally manage relationship with Trade Union, conduct negotiations within budget levels maintain an healthy, positive relationshippliance with statutory and company policies and proceduresEnsure team compliance with statutory and company policies on : Health and SafetyEmployment EquityLabour relationsLegislativeEnvironmental issuesIncluding regular monitoring to ensure these areas are maintained at a high level of compliance.Professional RelationshipPrincipled, professional approach ensure and co-ordinate interaction with the Client and Customers in order to achieve a maximum benefit to all.Operational ReturnBudgetProduce an annual budget in line with Company guidelinesChange ManagementEffective leadership and management of the operational and administrative teamsDelivery of safe, secure, clean and fair work environment for team membersTeam Building and Moral ManagementEnsure compliance to SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures)Responsibility for all issues relating to Health & Safety and the EnvironmentMaximise accuracy, productivity, and space utilizationEnsure daily or weekly workload planning and volume forecasting routines are accomplishedMaintained stock control procedures and continuously review to enable the daily reconciliation of theoretical and physical stockMaintain appropriate information / reporting systems to monitor site performance on an ongoing basis.
Grade 12 / Matric – EssentialEducated to university degree level or equivalent professional qualifications in conjunction with relevant experience will also be considered3-5 years' experience of working in Warehouse / Logistics environment3 years' experience in a managerial role.
Good written and communication skills and understand basic arithmetical principlesPerson should have a sound knowledge and understanding of a PC and the inherent controls.
Proficiency in Windows, Excel, Word and Power Point.Excellent interpersonal, leadership, motivation and planning skillsAbility to co-ordinate all staff and assets in warehouse departmentPerson should know what products are handled by the CompanyPerson needs good understanding of distribution and transport methodsPerson should be able to enforce health and safety procedures and identify hazardsKnowledge of clients requirements and customer needsPerson should have a good understanding of quality as a key valueAwareness of importance of securityOperational knowledge and understanding of service deliveryAbility to understand instructions and to accurately carry out instructions - must listen effectively and convey ideas logicallyReact to customers in a courteous and professional manner and maintain at the highest levelPerson should be able to propose different solutions to problems - must be able to act of their own without being urged to do soKnowledge of logistics market trends, opportunities and challengesCommercial breadth, i.e. general management experienceStrategic tools / techniques approaches and strategy determinationLanguagesEnglish - verbal and written.