Outbound DC Controller

MBA-Exchange.com; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Outbound DC Controller to enhance their warehouse operations in Cape Town. This role is pivotal in ensuring customer orders are dispatched accurately and on time, requiring strong organizational skills and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in warehouse management, with proficiency in relevant systems and a knack for efficient logistics. Join a dynamic team that values entrepreneurial spirit and innovative ideas, contributing to the growth of a leading e-commerce logistics partner in Africa.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a warehouse environment, particularly in outbound roles.
• Proficient in warehouse management systems and basic computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee outbound processes including order picking, packing, and dispatching.
• Maintain accurate records for outbound inventory and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Warehouse Management Systems

Microsoft Excel

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

M24 Logistics, a division of the Takealot Group is looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Outbound DC Controller to join our Cape Town team. We are a renowned e-commerce logistics partner specialising in B2B and B2C warehousing and fulfilment solutions to the local and African markets.

This position will report to the Operational DC Manager.

Role overview

The ideal candidate will ensure the smooth and efficient functioning of outbound operations within our warehouse, ensuring that customer orders are dispatched accurately and on time.

The requirements for the role are:

• Matric (Grade 12) is mandatory.
• At least 3 years of proven working experience in a warehouse environment, specifically in an outbound or distribution role.
• Proficient in warehouse management systems and basic computer applications (e.g., MS Excel).
• Understanding of outbound logistics, inventory control processes, and safe loading/dispatch procedures.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Oversee and coordinate the outbound processes, including order picking, packing, and dispatching to meet daily operational and delivery targets.
• Guide warehouse staff to ensure productivity and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records for outbound inventory, ensuring that items are dispatched in the correct quantities and to the right destinations.
• Ensure all outbound shipments meet quality standards and are prepared according to customer specifications.
• Manage load distribution and ensure dispatch schedules are adhered to efficiently.
• Enforce safety and operational guidelines within the warehouse environment.
• Monitor and document daily outbound metrics and provide regular performance reports to management.

The required competencies are:

• Strong attention to detail and organizing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in warehouse management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines (SLAs).

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 whois Smart, has Integrity,and is Hardworking.

If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind so come and join us!

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