Distell Vacancies 2022 – Operations Manager

Job Description:

Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position, based at our Distribution Centre in Ladysmith. The successful incumbent will report to the Regional Distribution Manager based in New Germany.

Job Responsibilities:

Effectively and economically manage a Distribution Centre that will maximize efficiencies and maintain excellent   service levels to internal and external customers

• Maintaining cost effective management of operations and the efficient utilization of assets;
• Ensuring that Business Plan Initiatives are successfully executed
• Distribution Management,Distribution Management Operating System, budgeting, performance  Management, Implementing world-class distribution practices
• Effective management of outsourced contractors
• Ensuring a service orientated and commercially sound secondary operations environment where tactics, policies and procedures are aligned with customer requirements;
• Maintaining excellent relationships with Sales to jointly implement service offerings that satisfy the customer by maximizing On-time In-Full deliveries
• Managing corporate governance in ensuring adherence to Distell Risk, Safety, Health, Quality and Financial policies
• Ensuring that administrative and commercial functions adhere to company procedures
• Ensuring that staff are motivated and productively led and managed
• Leading in a manner that always reflects the company values and corporate governance
• Ensuring that organisational structure talent strategies are optimized
• Ensuring that all staff adheres to policies, procedures and sound relationships are maintained
• Ensuring adequate and correct infrastructure and facilities are in place

Job Requirements:

• Operate independently with high energy, resilience, ownership and accountability in a high-pressure environment
• A post graduate qualification in logistics, warehousing or operations will be an added advantage
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Distribution, Warehousing, Sales environment or similar – of which 3 years must have been as a people leader
• FMCG experience will be advantageous
• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills
• Sound business acumen skills with the ability to analyse and interpret financial and statistical data
• Sound knowledge of people practices and the management of discipline
• A team player with the ability to lead, influence and manage people with diverse backgrounds
• Proven experience of MS Office, SAP and warehouse management information systems
• A valid unendorsed driver’s license

Job Details:

Company: Distell

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Ladysmith

Application Deadline: N/A

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