Distribution Centre Planner - South Africa
takealot.com
takealot.com, a leading South African online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Distribution Centre Planner to join our Supply Chain Team in Johannesburg Warehouse. We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us. We offer a market related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment and a promise that you won’t be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great. The position reports to the National Planning and Procurement Manager. Your responsibilities will include: Financial reporting: Prepare DC monthly income statement Prepare DC month end journals to ensure all cost allocated accurately Prepare cost variance analysis Process all DC invoices for payment and maintain a real time overview of expenses versus budget Participate in annual budget process and long-term planning Maintain the purchase order tracking tool to control all expenses to align with approved budget Prepare and present reports/dashboards on trends, issues and solutions Planning: Workforce Management Develop and maintain monthly, weekly, daily staff plans and schedules Calculate resource requirements for the DC Coordinate temporary staff requirements in line with approved DC plan Propose cost reduction initiatives while maintaining productivity. Manage and maintain the relationship with Temporary Employment Services providers. Hold regular meetings to align and engage all departmental managers to the approved plan Maintain and update SOPs to align with current business practice Manage and escalate weekly/monthly exceptions against planned outputs and timelines Procurement: Design and manage internal and external processes, standards and SLAs Procure all consumables in line with the agreed plans and schedules, place orders and process all documentation Procure packaging materials in line DC with requirements Manager the relationship with current suppliers and co-ordinate the purchase order processing and delivery of goods and services. participate in RFP and RFQ for DC resource and service requirements DC Administration: Responsible for the DC administration Provide data driven insights and recommendations to improve workforce efficiency and quality Develop continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, productivity and customer services. Coordinate and report on Zendesk ticket resolution Qualification and experience BCom or Btech Accounting/Cost Accounting/Logistics Minimum 5 years relevant experience within DC operations People management experience Previous experience with WMS systems such as Oracle, SAP, Logfire or similar High level of proficiency with MS Office packages Previous experience in mini project management advantageous Comfortable with change and excellent team player Comfortable with learning and adapting to new systems Own Transport preferable Skills and Attributes Analytical, good organiser and facilitator Ability to influence people, consult and facilitate Solutions-oriented, can-do attitude; self-motivated Attention to detail Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken Comfortable with complexity and adapting Tolerant to pressure, and a fast paced environment Stakeholder engagement across all levels Ability to respectfully and professionally challenge status quo
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