Branch Manager, Solutions

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DSV - Global transport and logistics
In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers. Read more at www.dsv.com

Location: Kempton Park
Job Posting Title: Branch Manager, Solutions
Time Type: Full time

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• 4-year Engineering, Logistics or Supply Chain Management degree, or 4-year equivalent diploma (BTECH) plus 5 years’ experience OR;
• 7 to 10 years minimum relevant experience in industry with in-depth experience in all job-related requirements listed below Advantageous
• Highly effective working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems
• Highly proficient in Excel/PowerPoint for data management and reporting
• Cargorite knowledge will be a huge advantage

Job Related Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in Warehousing:
• Experience in Supply chain and logistics;
• Operations: Extensive knowledge and hands-on skill related to Inbound, Stock Management, Outbound / Order Fulfilment, Return processes and effective Packaging;
• Management: Must be able to do all managerial functions (Planning, Organizing, Leading, Controlling, Monitoring) independently, effectively and reliably;
• Communication: Must communicate effectively (written and verbal) to manage and meet both internal and external customer expectations;
• Compliance: Must ensure full site compliance, including DSV Policies, Regulations, Work Instructions, Maintenance Schedule and Local Authority requirements;
• Stress and Conflict Management: Must have effective techniques and/or skills to manage conflict, cope with stress and work effectively under constant pressure;
• Financial: Must have effective financial acumen to develop budget, ensure tight cost control (incl. all facets of procurement) and ensure consistent on-time revenue collection to meet or exceed budget;
• HR and IR: Must be able to effectively lead, train, develop, performance measure and performance manage all subordinates to ensure high morale, productivity and retention.
• Ability to work extended hours and over weekends when required.
• Own vehicle and driver’s license.
• Be prepared to travel and even move to another site in Gauteng.

Added Advantages for this role

• Good team player
• Must be able to build and lead a team
• Must be able to work in a diverse environment
• Retail warehouse experience

Main purpose of the role

Manage all aspects of contract logistics operation to ensure:

• Budget revenue and EBIT targets consistently met or exceeded;
• Daily cost control, including actual heads not exceeding authorized;
• Contractual obligations and SLA/s consistently achieved;
• Extremely high stock integrity with both bin and count accuracy meeting or exceeding client SLA.
• Take ownership & manage a multi-client warehousing operation, in line with DSV policies & strategies.
• Implement, maintain & improve best industry warehousing practices.
• Identify, drive and implement improvements in support of productivity & cost savings.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and take ownership of operation/s to consistently achieve or exceed EBIT targets;
• Ensure high level of training and safety awareness on site to avoid safety incidents;
• Ensure invoicing is accurate and supported with suitable back-up documentation;
• Drive monthly cost reviews, tracking and trend measurement;
• Ensure Stock Management processes are carried out and objectives are met;
• Maintain frequent and excellent communication and effective expectation management with client;
• Identify, drive and implement improvements in support of productivity & cost savings;
• Ensure Corrective and Preventative Action reports and register are kept up to date;
• Ensure facility, processes and documentation in constant audit readiness.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should an external candidate not hear from us within four (4) weeks following their application, they should consider their application unsuccessful. Strictly fair and non-discriminatory selection procedures will be followed.