DC Operations Manager

takealot.com; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

takealot.com is seeking a DC Operations Manager to lead the distribution center floor in Johannesburg. You will manage inbound, production, dispatch, housekeeping and 5S, ensuring timely order fulfillment and adherence to cost and quality targets.

Responsibilities include staffing, scheduling, policy implementation and continuous improvement across DC departments, with a focus on performance and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• People management and leadership experience across large DC teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills.
• Proven track record in logistics, supply chain or distribution environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inbound, outbound, dispatch and housekeeping operations to meet schedule and cost objectives.
• Coordinate DC activities and ensure quality standards and policy adherence.
• Develop staffing plans, schedules and process improvements to hit business goals.
• Drive cost management and budget control for the DC operations.
• Ensure use of cost-effective technology to maximize production.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, IT and Supply Chain for project support.

Skills

People Management

Management

HR/IR

Negotiations

Analytical

Supply chain management

Education

Grade 12

Diploma/degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering or Management

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

takealot.com, a leading South African online retailer, is looking for a highly talentedDC Operations Managerto join ourSupply Chain TeaminJohannesburg.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard- working people with integrity to join us. We offer a market related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment and a promise that you won’t be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.

This position reports to the: DC General Manager

Purpose of the role:

Operations manager coordinating departments and ensuring daily productive execution of all areas of the DC operations floor. Daily executional role, 90% of time spent on the floor managing performance and productivity of all inbound, Production, Dispatch, housekeeping, 5S.

Key responsibilities: (What are you directly responsible to achieve within the scope of your role)

• Productive performance of Inbound, Outbound, Dispatch, Housekeeping operational performance. Budget / cost management
• Overall management and coordination of all DC activities (Dispatch Department, Inbound and Outbound Department) so that orders are shipped on schedule and product is within quality standards and cost objectives
• Ensuring DC adheres to company policy and administer practices in a fair and equitable manner. Managing budget and controlling expenses
• Recommending policies and programs, which guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and the profitability of the operation
• Drives creation of staffing plans, schedules, quality initiatives and process change initiatives to enable the DC to meet and exceed business objectives
• Ensures standards for product quality, equipment, and operator performance are maintained and that cost- effective technology is used to maximize production
• Keep up to date on information and technology affecting distribution operations to increase innovation and ensure continual improvement throughout the DC
• Sets / clarifies requirements and expectations for DC Managers

Output: (What are you expected to deliver within the scope of your role)

• Measures performance, provides feedback, and hold DC Managers accountable for their performance and the performance of their departments
• Takes proactive steps to ensure that best practices are shared across all departments & shifts
• Works closely with supporting functions (HR, Finance, IT and Supply Chain) to build and secure support and resources for projects and initiative)

Minimum Required Qualification:

• Grade 12
• Relevant tertiary qualification (Logistics, Supply Chain, Ind.Engineering, Management).
• 5+ years DC Operations experience in a complex or large/multinational operation.
• Previous managerial experience within a Distribution Center.
• Demonstrated leadership ability required.
• Previous Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• PC knowledge and ability required.
• Strong oral and written communication, analytical, organizational and time management skills required.

Skills, knowledge & abilities:

• People Management,
• Management,
• HR/IR,
• Negotiations skills
• Analytical Thorough
• knowledge of supply chain management required

The Environment:

• takealot.com employees are entrepreneurial and dynamic, smart, customer- centric, fun and have the shared ambition of takealot.com being the leading e- commerce company in Africa.
• We have fun, work hard, take ownership, work in teams to create solutions, and are always open to direct feedback/new ideas on where we can improve.
• We are short on ego and high on output.
• We are doers and not only thinkers, its all in the execution after all.
• We love what we do and what we are creating.
• We seek to employ an Extra Ordinary Mind who is Smart, has Integrity, and is Hardworking.

Takealot Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities, to apply.