Johannesburg: Operations Manager (Supply Chain, SAP Excel) (JHB Onsite) posted by Datafin
Posted on 2025-06-17 00:00:00
| Employer | Datafin |
|---|---|
| Category | Other IT/Computer |
| Location | Gauteng / Johannesburg |
Job Summary
Johannesburg – Gauteng – South Africa
- Supervise daily warehouse activities including receiving, storing, and organizing cell phone inventory.
- Implement efficient warehouse layout and storage techniques to maximize space utilization and ease of access.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies to maintain a safe working environment.
- Develop and optimize picking and packing processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
- Monitor productivity metrics and implement improvements to meet operational goals and customer delivery expectations.
- Train, lead and supervise Warehouse staff to maintain high standards of quality and efficiency in picking and packing operations.
- Implement inventory control measures to track and manage cell phones effectively.
- Conduct regular audits and cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy and minimize discrepancies.
- Coordinate with sales teams to forecast demand and maintain optimal stock levels.
- Plan and oversee cell phone distribution to ensure safe, secure, timely and cost-effective delivery of cell phones to branches, customers, and retail partners.
- Optimize transportation routes to minimize distribution costs and delivery lead times.
- Resolve delivery issues and customer complaints related promptly and effectively.
- Manage the company fleet.
- Develop and manage OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) processes for handling returns and repairs of cell phones through efficient reverse logistics.
- Coordinate with reverse logistics department, couriers and repair centres to streamline reverse logistics processes and optimise lead times.
- Implement procedures for refurbishing, recycling or disposing of faulty cell phones and components in compliance with environmental regulations.
- Ensure that warehouse and office premises are secure at all times.
- Ensure that all areas are adequately monitored via CCTV and alarm systems.
- Ensure alignment with 3rd party security company at all times.
- Ensure that high-value loads are secure and escorted.
- Management of protocols for opening and closing of premises.
- Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
- Ensure workplace is neat and tidy at all times
- Wear appropriate PPE.
- Ensure adherence to the prescribed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Report all Health and Safety concerns to Management.
- Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or a related field.
- At least 10-years previous work experience in Supply Chain preferably in cell phone distribution industry.
- Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory management and logistics.
- Must have extensive or sound experience working on SAP and Excel.
- Excellent leadership and managerial skills with the ability to lead, motivate and develop a team.
- Analytical mindset with proficiency in Process Improvement and Supply Chain optimisation.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and communicate with staff, customers, service providers and business partners.
- Knowledge of Business and Management principles and practices.
- Knowledge of Financial and Accounting principles and practices.
- Knowledge of Human Resource/Labour Relations principles and practices.
- Knowledge of Project Management principles and practices.
- Fleet Management.
- Stock Reconciliations.
- Critical thinker and problem solver.
- Excellent planning and organizing abilities.
- Decision maker.
- Persuasive and integral influencer.
- Strong/Firm delegator.
- Team player.
- Skilled negotiator.
- Competent in conflict management.
- Very adaptable and high stress tolerance.
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