Branch Manager: Operations

JOB-RELATED REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum of 3 – 5 years’ experience in Retail/FMCG/Automotive Warehousing:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Supply chain and logistics;
• Operations: Extensive knowledge and hands on skill related to Inbound, Stock Management, Outbound / Order Fulfilment, Return processes and effective Packaging;
• Stock Management includes: Audits (perpetual and wall to wall), SKU Master maintenance, SKU Consolidation, Slotting (based on ABC analysis, volumetric and product categorization), Space Utilization & Density Measurement, Pick-face Replenishment Strategies, Batch and Serial Number Management, Expiry management (First Expiry First Out), and daily company system to Client system variance measurement, investigation and alignment; 
• Problem Solving: Effective Root Cause Analysis, Problem Solving and implementation of Corrective and Preventative Measures;
• Management: Must be able to do all managerial functions (Planning, Organizing, Leading, Controlling, Monitoring) independently, effectively and reliably;
• Communication: Must communicate effectively (written and verbal) to manage and meet both internal and external customer expectations;
• Compliance: Must ensure full site compliance, including the following: DSV Policies, Regulations, Work Instructions, Maintenance Schedule and Local Authority requirements;
• Stress and Conflict Management: Must have effective techniques and/or skills to manage conflict, cope with stress and work effectively under constant pressure;
• Quality Management and CIP: Knowledge and experience of QMS such as ISO 9001, 14001, 18001, as well as Continuous Improvement Processes and Risk Management;
• Commercial: Must have effective commercial acumen and experience to manage Client and Supplier Contracts, SLA’s and Risk;
• Financial: Must have effective financial acumen to develop budget, ensure tight cost control (incl. all facets of procurement) and ensure consistent on time revenue collection to meet or exceed budget;
• HR and IR: Must be able to effectively lead, train, develop, performance measure and performance manage all subordinates to ensure high morale, productivity and retention. This includes advanced knowledge of Industrial Relations and Processes;
• Ability to work extended hour’s and over weekends when required
• Own vehicle and driver’s license
• Be prepared to travel and even move to another site in Gauteng