Johannesburg: Distribution Centre Manager posted by Media24

About the Role

Jonathan Ball Publishers, based in Johannesburg, is seeking an experienced Distribution Centre Manager to report to the Operations Director. The ideal candidate will support the growth strategy for our lines of business, driving revenue and profit growth while maintaining high levels of service quality, cost-effectiveness, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the growth strategy for the lines of business in order to grow revenue and profit
• Manage and report on Service Level Agreements (including overseeing management information reports)
• Translate the requirements of lines of business into operational plans for functions reporting in, ensuring timely service delivery at right cost and quality, aligned to overall sub-divisional strategy
• Monitor and enforce compliance of all standard operating procedures in place for all areas
• Maximize efficiency and productivity levels of the operation, ensuring compliance with agreed standards, continuously seeking to optimize processes and find value-add opportunities for the division
• Enable profit centres to meet operational targets by managing efficiencies and continuous improvement
• Ensure that effective management controls and good governance practices are in place
• Perform financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis of data
• Build effective, value-added, transparent relationships with all stakeholders through regular communication and reporting
• Identify opportunities and negotiate agreements with service providers and internal stakeholders
• Evaluate technology and capital requirements as determined by the tactical plan of the division
• Actively manage/assist and implement capital projects within the division
• Plan for, select, develop, and retain suitable staff to ensure a high-performance team
• Establish efficient security, stock control, and optimum storage conditions for all product lines
• Oversee the processing of all inbound and outbound orders and maintain accurate records of all goods in and out of storage
• Report on production, resources, and facilities on a monthly basis
• Conduct regular health & safety inspections to ensure hygiene standards are maintained to the highest level possible and in compliance with legislative requirements

Requirements

• Relevant degree or diploma in logistics
• MBA or a commercial qualification (desirable)
• At least 10 years of experience in warehousing within a distribution environment, with at least 5 years at a management level
• Knowledge and understanding of warehousing and distribution
• Sound knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation

Qualifications

None mentioned.

Salary & Benefits

Salary details not specified.