Operational DC Manager
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Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS) a division of Takealot Online (RF) (Pty) Ltd is looking for a highly talented Operational DC Manager to join our team in Cape Town.
Join Our Mission at Takealot Fulfilment Solutions We Are TFS
Revolutionising e-commerce logistics in South Africa with cutting-edge technology and operational excellence. We deliver 30 million orders annually empowering businesses and driving economic growth.
Who Were Looking For:
Innovative ambitious individuals ready to shape the future of e-commerce logistics. At TFS Uniquely You meets Powerfully Us where your individuality strengthens our collective mission.
Why Join TFS:
- Purpose-driven impact: Transform lives through logistics innovation
- Advanced technology: Work with cutting-edge systems in a fast-paced environment
- Career growth: Thrive in an agile space that champions continuous improvement
- Inclusive culture: Your unique perspective drives extraordinary results
- A culture that celebrates individual uniqueness while championing the strength of togetherness.
- Be part of creating sustainable scalable solutions that make a difference across South Africas e-commerce landscape.
At TFS your growth is our growth. Youll be joining a team powered by Takealot Groups core values.
This position reports to: DC General Manager
Purpose of this position:
To manage the operations of the Distribution Centre on time accordingto customer requirements and within safety and quality regulations.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Develop and execute functional operational plans thatsupport business strategy and enable the distributioncenter to meet budgets goals targets and due dates
- Implement and maintain all required systemsprocesses and procedures within the distribution center
- Develop standard operating procedures for all areas andmonitor and enforce compliance
- Maximise the efficiency and productivity levels of theoperation ensure compliance with agreed standardscontinuously seek to optimize processes and find valueopportunities for the division
- Manage and report on Service Level Agreements(including overseeing management information reports ifrelevant)
- Perform financial planning budgeting forecastingreporting and analysis of data for the distribution center
- Build effective value-adding transparent relationshipswith all stakeholders (customers suppliers andemployees) through regular communication reportingand personal interaction
- Evaluate technology and capital requirements asdetermined by the tactical plan of the division
- Oversee the day-to-day activities of teams within thedistribution center scheduling employees whererequired and ensuring optimal productivity
- Produce operational reports for management asrequired
- Ensure all employees are suitably qualified and trainedfor their positions
- Ensure that distribution services meet quality standardsand customer requirements and that customersatisfaction levels meet agreed targets
- Ensure that all outbound items leave the distributioncenter within agreed time frames and that all inbounditems are packed away correctly and within agreed timeframes
- Ensure that all tender-order lead times are adhered to
- Ensure that deliveries are on time as per agreed targetsimproving processes where needed and liaising withservice providers to optimize processes
- Manage and report on the operational budget managingcosts to ensure that costs are in line with budget (egpackaging costs transport costs)
- Ensure that stock discrepancies are minimized by overseeing and putting in place effective Stock Controlprocesses
- Effective management of projects within the distributioncenter by meeting requirements of projects andadhering to deadlines
- Identify potential risks that might affect the successfuloperation of the distribution centre and put strategiesand processes in place to mitigate these risks
- Continuously assess processes and systems and lookfor innovative ways to improve or introduce newprocesses systems and methods that will assist thedistribution center in operating more effectively
- Stay abreast of evaluate and implement appropriatemodern world-class thinking in terms of distribution toensure efficient effective and world-class operations
Qualifications:
- Diploma or Bachelors degree qualification in logistics/supply
- chain management
- 5-8 years of experience in logistics/distribution.
- Experience in managing teams
- Knowledge of relevant legislation including Health and Safety
- legislation and labor legislation.
- Knowledge of distribution processes/operations
- Proficient in relevant computer packages and applications
Be part of the extraordinary. Be part of TFS.
Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Computer Science
- Operational Risk Management
- Risk Management
- Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean
- Process Improvement
- Pricing
- Customer Support
- Alteryx
- Kaizen
- Project Management Lifecycle
About Company
South Africa's leading online store. Fast, reliable delivery to your door. Many ways to pay. Shop anything you can imagine: TVs, laptops, cellphones, kitchen appliances, toys, books, beauty & more. Shop the mobile app anytime, anywhere.
