Depot & Principal Manager - Staff Solutions
Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape 2 months ago Permanent Salary - Market Related
Depot & Principal Manager
Staff Solutions
Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Date Created : 2 months ago
Job Type : Permanent
Salary : Market Related
Strategic Planning and Execution:
- Develop and execute strategic plans that align with company objectives and improve depot performance.
- Identify and implement innovative solutions to enhance depot operations and address emerging challenges.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall depot efficiency and effectiveness.
- Performance Metrics: Achieve operational targets related to receiving, storing, and distributing dairy products.
- Implement and refine processes to enhance efficiency, reduce operational costs, and minimise delays.
- Resource Utilisation: Optimise the use of resources, including staff equipment and facilities to ensure smooth operations.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and manage stock levels to prevent shortages or excess inventory.
- Monitor inventory turnover rates and adjust stock levels based on demand forecasts and trends.
- Implement measures to minimise inventory loss, damage, and spoilage.
- Manage the depot budget effectively, ensuring expenditures are within approved limits.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and implement strategies to manage operational expenses.
- Provide accurate and timely financial reports and forecasts related to depot operations.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all depot activities comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Quality Standards: Maintain high standards of product quality and safety throughout the depot.
- Audit Results: Pass internal and external audits related to operational practices and regulatory compliance
- Grade 12/ matric and/or equivalent.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
- Advanced degrees or certifications in management or logistics are advantageous.
- Proven experience in a managerial role within the logistics or distribution industry, preferably in the dairy or FMCG sector.
- Advanced experience in managing depot operations including receiving, storage and distribution of products.
- Experience with budget management, financial reporting and performance metrics analysis.
- In-depth understanding of logistics, inventory management and distribution processes.
- Familiarity with health, safety and environmental regulations especially as they pertain to the dairy industry.
- Knowledge of best practices in warehouse management and supply chain operations.
- The competencies that are required for this role are as follows: Leadership and Team Management,
- Operational Excellence, Strategic Thinking, Financial acumen, Problem solving & decision making
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