DC Dispatch Controller (Night Shift) - Longmeadow

Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ in Longmeadow has an opportunity available for a DC Dispatch Controller (Night Shift) to join the team.

Experience & Qualification:
Essential:

• Matric – With English and Mathematics
• Computer Literacy

• Previous work experience in Retail/Warehouse
• Tertiary Qualification related to Logistics or Warehousing
• Microsoft Office Excel training or experience

• Ensure optimal route and space planning to meet the day-to-day strategic objectives.
• Understand and execute the planning process involved when stock leaves the distribution center.
• Route vehicles to ensure optimum utilization and vehicle turnaround times.
• Ensure all deliveries picked the previous day are delivered the next day to local stores and within 48 hours to coastal stores.
• Load trucks as per standard operating procedures.
• Check and manage all delivery log sheets to facilitate queries and credit note requests.
• Perform all relevant clerical functions in the department effectively and efficiently according to standard operating procedures.
• Manage the process flow within the Dispatch department and apply the FIFO principle to aged stock for processing.
• Adhere to and deliver against shift specific targets with a high level of accuracy.
• Prevent and act on security or risk issues and ensure that risks are dealt with.

• Thorough understanding of all the various functions within the department.
• Knowledge of relevant computer packages.
• Ensure all employees follow the departmental standard operating procedures.
• Understand business measures and targets directly relating to the role.
• Ability to identify operational obstacles and opportunities and refer to warehouse management.
• Able to work flexible hours and demonstrate good time management.
• Strong communication skills in English.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• South African citizen
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport

Remuneration and Benefits:

• Market related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN'T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE, CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.