Despatch Supervisor

RCL FOODS; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company is seeking a Despatch Supervisor for its Pretoria West Bakery. The role requires a Matric certificate, a preferred Bachelor's degree in Logistics/Supply Chain Management, and a valid driver's license. Responsibilities include overseeing dispatch operations, managing stock control, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This is a permanent position offering opportunities for growth and teamwork in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics/Supply Chain Management is preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high levels of housekeeping are maintained.
• Conduct stock takes to ensure reconciliation between records and actuals.
• Provide direction to warehouse team on a daily basis.

Skills

Matric

Bachelor's Degree in Logistics/Supply Chain Management

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Job Overview

Closing Date: 2025/10/24

Reference Number: RCL251017-6

Company: RCL Foods

Job Title: Despatch Supervisor

Functions: ICSE

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Pretoria West, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description

At RCL FOODS we see and do things differently, we think bigger, work smarter and as a team collectively work towards achieving our purpose, to Grow What Matters!

As we continue to grow, we are recruiting for driven, highly energized and focused Despatch Supervisor x2 within the baking business unit. The roles will be based in Pretoria West Bakery and reporting to the Despatch Controller.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric
• Bachelor's Degree and or Diploma preferred in Logistics/Supply Chain Management.
• Valid Driver's License.

Duties & Responsibilities

Inventory Optimisation

• Ensure high levels of housekeeping are maintained.
• Conduct stock takes to ensure reconciliation between records and actuals.
• Conduct daily cycle counts.
• Daily and monthly counts of Chep pallets and ordering.
• Maintain good relationship with production team and MRP team.
• Ensure the roots report is balances with physical stock in the warehouse.

Effective Teamwork and self-Management

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritising, and self-development.
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
• Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution.
• Manage colleague’s expectations and communicate appropriately.
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.

Operational Warehouse Management

• Provide direction to warehouse team on a daily basis including overseeing the assignment of individual responsibilities, tasks and technical functions.
• Maintain team focus on the business objectives in order to drive success.
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within and between various operational teams and team members within span of control.
• Conduct daily checks on all facilities, storage areas and equipment within area of responsibility, ensure compliance to all mechanical, electrical, safety and hazard standards and raise any areas of non-conformations for action.
• Ensure that an extra truck is always available should the warehouse be full.

Inbound Control

• Check shelf life in order to ensure it has not expired using the FIFO (First in First out) system.
• Prepare for and initiate stock take preparation ensuring that the entire process is embarked on and completed within the specified time frame.

Stock Control

• Ensure stock control is in the right location by completing cyclic counts on a daily basis.
• Conduct monthly stock take.