DC Manager

Botle Buhle Brands; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Botle Buhle Brands is seeking an experienced Distribution Centre Manager to implement the operations strategy and lead a high-performance team at the distribution centre in Johannesburg. You will design, develop and manage DC processes to ensure efficient operations and resource utilization.

Responsibilities include leading the DC team, stock control and distribution, and health, safety and compliance management.

Qualifications

• BCom or Diploma in SCM required.
• 8–10 years warehousing experience.
• Minimum 6 years in management.
• Experience in FMCG environment.
• Experience building processes from ground up.
• Experience dealing with all levels of management and resolving customer issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead the DC team and implement the operations strategy.
• Oversee stock control, distribution and freight optimisation.
• Manage health, safety and compliance programs.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Continuous improvement

Influencing skills

Functional excellence

Education

BCom degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management

Tools

CRM

WMS

Job description

Botle Buhle Brands is a leading direct-selling company that offers exclusive, quality, branded and affordable products to our Sales Force network. Since 1998 people have been changing their lives with Botle Buhle Brands, taking ownership of the career opportunities provided.

Job purpose

Implement the operations business strategy, with a focus on the efficient management, control and use of resources at the distribution centre (DC). Build and promote a high performance culture by leading and guiding the team, and by designing, developing and managing all DC processes for an efficient DC operation.

What is expected of you in the role

The main tasks and responsibilities are listed below. This is not an exhaustive list, and other tasks that could reasonably be expected of the position may be required.

1. Lead the DC team

• Oversee implementation of the business strategy for efficient use of resources.
• Analyse performance variance on all DC processes and promote high performance.
• Provide leadership, direction and guidance to the DC team.
• Design, develop and manage continuous improvement processes.
• Manage teams to achieve cost saving and productivity targets.
• Identify, develop and implement the required operational procedures.
• Implement and manage the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Monitor the management and servicing of forklifts, reach trucks and delivery trucks.
• Develop performance standards for the team and manage non-performance.

2. Stock control and distribution

• Implement stock control measures on receiving, storage and dispatch.
• Manage the annual stock takes.
• Plan stock deliveries to distributors and oversee freight optimisation.
• Manage service level agreements with suppliers and vendors.
• Manage end-to‑end DC operations, from receiving and picking to post‑delivery.

3. Health, safety and compliance

• Manage housekeeping and health and safety audits.
• Monitor employee training on health and safety.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and regulators on safe machine operation.
• Ensure equipment is maintained on time.

Person specification

Qualifications and experience

• BCom degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, or equivalent.
• 8 to 10 years of experience in warehousing.
• A minimum of 6 years at management level.
• Experience as a manager in an FMCG environment.
• Experience in building and implementing processes from the ground up.
• Experience dealing with all levels of management and resolving customer issues.

Skills and knowledge

• Functional excellence and a drive for results.
• Knowledge of logistics and supply chain management best practice.
• Knowledge of cost accounting principles.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety rules and administration.
• Working knowledge and experience of CRM and WMS systems.

Personal attributes

• A high level of emotional intelligence.
• Strong collaboration and continuous improvement skills.
• The ability to lead the team and direct the achievement of tasks.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.