Dispatch Manager
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Job Location:
Midrand - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Dispatch Manager
Responsibilities:
Warehouse Management
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Ensure all purchase orders are completed on time with correct pricing.
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Oversee receiving in line with purchase orders.
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Enforce FIFO stock rotation.
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Control booking out of ingredients to production.
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Ensure inspections cleaning and sanitising in warehouse freezer receiving and dispatch areas.
Distribution Management
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Oversee trip and load planning.
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Ensure efficient operations in distribution.
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Supervise warehouse assistant in preparing and implementing daily load/trip planning.
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Enforce compliance with policies and procedures.
Stock Control
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Monitor and control warehouse and freezer stock levels daily.
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Review inventory systems for optimal supply and control.
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Negotiate with suppliers on cost and delivery.
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Operate recording systems to track goods movements and ensure timely reordering.
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Oversee purchase storage and distribution transactions.
Purchasing
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Ensure purchasing aligns with stock levels and production plan.
Food Safety
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Support Food Safety Team in implementing and maintaining ISO 22000.
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Implement Food Safety Management System within area of responsibility.
Staff Management
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Manage and develop staff to meet responsibilities.
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Communicate effectively with staff.
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Identify skills shortages and arrange training.
Production Flow
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Prevent out-of-stock situations.
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Schedule production shifts.
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Reduce costs in production.
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Ensure all products leaving premises are fit for human consumption.
Vehicle Maintenance
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Ensure regular servicing of vehicles.
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Conduct truck inspections and maintain cleanliness before departure.
Experience and Qualifications:
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Experience: 2 years in distribution & warehouse management.
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Qualifications:
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Management course/certificate (NQF6).
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Logistics / Supply Chain Management.
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Key Skills
- LTC Pharmacy
- Customer Service
- Organizational skills
- Freight Experience
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Warehouse Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Dispatching
- Heavy Lifting
- Fleet Management
- Logistics
