Despatch Supervisor

Job Title

Despatch Supervisor

Company

RCL Foods

Location

Pretoria West

Job Description

At RCL FOODS we see and do things differently, we think bigger, work smarter and as a team collectively work towards achieving our purpose, to Grow What Matters! As we continue to grow, we are recruiting for driven, highly energized and focused Despatch Supervisor within the baking business unit. The role will be based in Pretoria West Bakery and reporting to the Despatch Controller.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric
• Bachelor's Degree and/or Diploma preferred in Logistics/Supply Chain Management
• Valid Driver's License
• Minimum two years of experience in a similar role

Duties & Responsibilities

• Inventory Optimisation
• Ensure high levels of housekeeping are maintained
• Conduct stock takes to ensure reconciliation between records and actuals
• Conduct daily cycle counts
• Daily and monthly counts of Chep pallets and ordering
• Maintain good relationship with production team and MRP team
• Ensure the roots report is balanced with physical stock in the warehouse
• Effective Teamwork and self-Management
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities
• Demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritising, and self-development
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained
• Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution
• Manage colleague’s expectations and communicate appropriately
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives
• Operational Warehouse Management
• Provide direction to warehouse team on a daily basis
• Maintain team focus on the business objectives in order to drive success
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within and between various operational teams and team members within span of control
• Conduct daily checks on all facilities, storage areas and equipment within area of responsibility
• Ensure that an extra truck is always available should the warehouse be full
• Inbound Control
• Check shelf life in order to ensure it has not expired using the FIFO (First in First out) system
• Prepare for and initiate stock take preparation
• Stock Control
• Ensure stock control is in the right location by completing cyclic counts on a daily basis
• Conduct monthly stock take