Distribution Centre Planner

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa takealot Full time
We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us.

We offer a market related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment and a promise that you won't be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.


The position reports to the DC Operations Manager

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Overall responsibility for the planning function for the Distribution Centre
  • Plan and coordinate distribution activities for each department within the DC
  • Developing and maintaining monthly, weekly, daily plans and schedules
  • Calculate resource requirements for the DC
  • Keep records and monitor DC performance
  • Propose cost reduction initiatives while maintaining productivity.
  • Hold regular meetings to align and engage all departmental managers to the plans
  • Procure all consumables in line with the agreed plans and schedules, place orders and process all documentation
  • Coordinate temporary staffing in line with the DC plans and schedules
  • Liaising with and managing staff and shifts
  • Manager the relationship with Taxi operators and coordinate the transport requirements for staff
  • Manage the relationship with the labour brokers
  • Oversee the waste management function
  • Responsible for the DC administration
  • Process all DC invoices for payment and maintain a real time overview of expenses versus budget
  • Prepare daily, weekly and monthly DC reports
  • Develop continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, productivity and customer services.
  • Conduct queries and coordinate the management of tickets

Attributes required:

  • Analytical, good organiser and facilitator
  • Ability to influence people, consult and facilitate
  • Solutionsoriented, cando attitude; selfmotivated
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken

Qualifications:

  • Industrial Engineering, B.Comm Logistics or similar degree preferred
  • Minimum 3 years relevant experience within DC operations
  • Previous experience with WMS systems such as Logfire, Manhattan, Red Prairie, SAP, Highjump or similar
  • High level of proficiency with MS Office packages
  • Previous experience in mini project management advantageous
  • Comfortable with change and excellent team player
  • Comfortable with learning and adapting to new systems
  • Own Transport preferable


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