Departmental Manager , Omni_Montague Gardens DC

Clicks Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent retail company in Cape Town is looking for a coordinator to oversee operational activities in a dynamic distribution environment. The successful candidate will lead a team, ensuring compliance with procedures and meeting performance targets. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in a distribution setting and strong skills in planning, communication, and team management. This role offers a permanent position with a market-related salary.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years in a Distribution Centre.
• Knowledge of Distribution Centre processes.
• Understanding of health and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operational activities and manage efficiency.
• Lead the team to ensure process compliance and adherence.
• Engage with stakeholders for prompt query resolution.

Skills

Planning and organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Attention to detail and accuracy

Analyzing operational statistics

Persuading and influencing

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Relevant Tertiary Qualification

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

You are responsible for the co‑ordination of operational activities within a multi‑disciplined environment, assuming full responsibility for all key performance indicators.

Job Description

• To ensure effective utilisation of our people and resources to drive productivity to targets.
• To lead and direct the department to achieve consistent process compliance and adherence to all relevant company SOPs (Standard operating procedures), cutoffs and daily reports.
• To effectively manage and control systems.
• The achievement of budgeted and agreed financial targets.
• To enforce adherence to safety procedures, co‑ordinate and manage emergencies ensuring a safe working environment.
• To engage, network and communicate with internal stakeholders e.g. Stores and External Stakeholders e.g. Suppliers to ensure prompt query resolution.
• To continuously analyse, interpret and report in order to facilitate process improvement.
• To ultimately deliver high levels of service to Our Customers.
• To live and instill The Brand’s Values.

Minimum Requirements

Job Related Skills

• Good planning and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Analyzing of operational statistics and processes
• Persuading and Influencing others

Computer Literacy (Minimum Intermediary Level Excel And PowerPoint Skills)

Job Knowledge

• Knowledge of Distribution Centre processes and procedures
• Business and management principles
• People Management
• Health and Safety
• Asset Management and Maintenance

Minimum Qualifications

• Essential: Matric (Grade 12)
• Desirable: Relevant Tertiary Qualification

Minimum Experience

• Essential: 3 - 5 Years in a Distribution Centre

Key Competencies

• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Leading and Supervising
• Planning and Organizing
• Adhering to Principles and Values
• Decision‑making and Initiating appropriate actions