• Job Description

  Req#: DPDHGLOBALAV289386ENGLOBALEXTERNAL

  Job Purpose:

  To ensure the procedures pertaining to all functions within the Receiving Department of the Distribution Centre is carried out, with utmost professionalism and to ensure smooth transition between principal and the company.

  To work in conjunction with Managers, monitor, develop and allocate work to group subordinates in specific.

  To control manage the inbound process within the distribution centre ensure the free flow of goods from receiving to the inbound system thereby minimizing any delay to the operation.

  Responsible for maintaining inventory records accurately, integrity and continuously review all inventory functions for operational efficiency.

  
  Key Accountabilities:

  · Allocate duties to teams of the shift in line with day-to-day requirements.

  · Arrange casual labour, if necessary with the approval of senior management.

  · Instruct Security Main Gate to release vehicles into Receiving Area.

  · Ensure vehicles are off-loaded and stock contents checked timeously as per booking schedule.

  · Ensure that receiving area door and gates are secured and locked properly at the end of the work shift.

  · Issue daily MHE checklists and ensure that the forms are correctly completed by the machine operators.

  · Investigate all MHE faults and report to Management.

  · Hold 15 minutes team brief at the beginning of each shift.

  · Ensure individuals achieve standards set by monitoring individual performance and providing feedback to individuals daily. Correct non-performers through counselling and discipline if necessary.

  · Maintain leave roster. Authorize individual leave after taking due consideration of operational requirements, company policy and individual request.

  · Manage time-keeping schedules for subordinates. Endorse and submit weekly to HR Department.

  · Identify training requirements for staff and report to management.

  · Carry out “on the job training” where needed especially with regard to casuals or new recruits.

  · Plan and arrange the necessary training of back-up personnel in the advent of leave or sickness.

  · Prepare and monitor KPI’s daily.

  · Adhere to cost targets.

  · Ensure products are captured correctly.

  · Ensure put away of stock accuracy.

  · Maintain and adhere to departmental budget.

  · Ensure high level of housekeeping

  • Monitor adherence to warehouse SHEQ standard.

  · Ensure at all times that standard operating procedures and safe working practices are followed.

  · Compile and submit relevant reports and statistics to Senior Management on a daily/weekly/monthly basis.

  Skills/Competencies/Experiences

  · Computer literacy

  · Communication skills

  · Ability to work within a rapidly changing environment

  · Deadline driven

  · Good written and communication skills

  · Enforcement of Health & Safety procedures and identify hazards

  · Achieve work targets and is willing to take on additional roles / responsibilities

  · Ability to build a strong team focused on customer service & KPI’s

  · Ability to work under pressure

  · 4 – 5 Years experience in Warehousing/Logistics field - People Management

  · Tertiary Qualifications in Logistics

  · Matric

  Language

  · English - Verbal and Written

  
  

• About the company

  We are an international team of over 400,000 shipping professionals, united by a passion for logistics. And we work in a unique environment. DHL is as innovative as a start-up, with the power of an international organization.

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