DC Night Shift Manager - KZN DC (New Germany)

Dis-Chem Pharmacies; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy chain in KwaZulu-Natal seeks a Distribution Center Night Shift Manager to ensure operational excellence in their facilities. The ideal candidate will oversee inbound and outbound logistics, manage staff performance, and implement efficient systems to meet customer and legal requirements. Strong leadership in distribution and logistics is essential. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in Distribution, Logistics or Supply Chain.
• Knowledge of Management Systems and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.
• Experience in financial reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inbound, outbound, and inventory planning.
• Ensure customer orders are managed effectively.
• Implement procedures to maximize operational efficiencies.

Skills

Logistics management

Team leadership

Operational efficiency

Time management

Education

Degree/Diploma in Logistics or Supply Chain Management

Grade 12 - Matric or Senior Certificate

Tools

SAP

EWM

Job description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ in KZN DC (New Germany) has an opportunity available for a DC Night Shift Manager to join the team. The main purpose of this role is to achieve operational excellence within the Dis-Chem Distribution Centres by directing and coordinating the operation of the Distribution Centre. This includes overseeing inbound, outbound, inventory daily planning and releasing of waves, maintenance of the order system, emergency orders, replenishment, picking, checking and invoicing in some cases of stock purchased from the DC in order to meet both legal and Store / Customer requirements.

Minimum Requirements

Essential:

• Grade 12 - Matric or Senior Certificate and relevant Degree/Diploma in Logistics or Supply Chain Management
• Minimum 5 Years relevant experience in Distribution, Logistics or Supply Chain Environment

Advantageous:

• Relevant experience in the field of Logistics/Supply Chain Management
• Experience in the Retail/Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Experience with SAP, EWM or other ERP systems

Job Specification

• Optimal planning and forecasting of department resources to meet the daily strategic objective defined by the quantity of orders in the system.
• Plan and implement procedures and systems to maximise operational efficiencies.
• Ensure that customer orders and jobs are managed daily and that wave item clearing is maintained with no orders in excess of 48 hours.
• Ensure that the system is monitored and cleaned up by using the management tools on SAP EWM.
• Ensure that all replenishments are done and that manual replenishments are executed for Jabs and large orders.
• Analyse picking data and take corrective action via their responsible supervisor/Manager.
• Ensure that picking supervisor’s sign off on discrepancies and that picking aisles are neat and product integrity is maintained.
• Ensure that enough totes / bins and boxes are available at all times as per operational requirements.
• Ensure that resources and queues are monitored and optimised as per operational requirements.
• Ensure that checking staff maintain a high standard of accuracy during the checking process.
• Ensure that all stock leaving area is scanned and all discrepancies are resolved.
• Ensure that all goods are packed in a manner that will prevent cross-contamination and damages.
• Analyse the checking data and take corrective action via their responsible supervisor/Manager.
• Ensure the order verifying processes are followed and corrective action is taken.
• Ensure performance management is done and maintained.
• Manage team leave and absence.
• Responsible for the succession planning of subordinates.
• Management and adherence to GWP, SHE program and OHS act.
• Efficient and accurate administration, filing and reporting for transactional excellence.
• Ensure department’s consumable needs are met.
• Effective and efficient resolution and communication of internal and external customer day-to-day queries.
• Proactively identify cost saving opportunities with expert insight into true improvements and their ability to be effectively implemented.

Competencies

Essential:

• Knowledge of Management Systems, Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, Emergency process, Public Safety and Security, Customer Service, Transportation Principles and Methods, Production and Processing, Material Handling Standards, Administration and Management, Supply Chain and Personnel and Human Resources Management. Have knowledge of the business measures and targets directly related to own role.
• English – Read, write and speak.
• Basic Financial Skills.
• Be able to read and analyse financial reports.
• Time management, deadline driven and attention to detail. Demonstrates personal initiative. Development of self and subordinates.
• Be able to lead, motivate and inspire others.

Special conditions of employment

• South African Citizen
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Driver’s license and own reliable transport
• Be able to adapt to working hours according to business needs
• Be able to work any shift i.e. day, night, weekends, holidays and overtime as per business and operational requirements
• Must be willing to be rotated to where needed and must be willing to perform any other functions within the department, should the need arise

Remuneration and benefits

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

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN'T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.