Hub Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION:

JOB PURPOSE:

Ensure client and supplier interaction is maintained so that Hub KPI's are achieved effectively and efficiently through the coordination of all operational, administrative and planning functions.

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Grade 12 Certificate (Matric)
• Diploma in Road and Transport Management, Warehousing or related field of study
• Computer literate with Microsoft Office
• Minimum 3 years working experience in a leadership / middle management position within a warehousing environment
• Previous experience in managing a team of leaders
• Experience in managing a Health and Safety programme according to the specifications stipulated by law (advantageous)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Cost management

• Manage scorecards of service providers, customers and suppliers to meet resource, cost and quality requirements as well as service level agreements ensuring they meet the monthly minimum standard
• Effective recording of Pepkor Logistics business measurements and track performance in order to drive sustainable and integrated business performance
• Manage delivery frequencies, lead times and bay performance vs. scheduling and Report any deviations.
• Manage, effectively control and reconcile the Hub budget Coordinate operational activities within the warehouse to maximise productivity of labour, maximise the application of FIFO and optimise vehicle utilisation
• Manage special instructions in terms of loading process of vehicles and promo parcels to ensure maximised vehicle utilisation and client satisfaction.
• Ensure that Local, Linehaul, Shuttles and Full carton suppliers vehicles are loaded/off loaded according to planned sequence to ensure maximised vehicle utilisation and maximum efficiency for quick turnaround times to ensure client satisfaction
• Overall management of local transport planning function

Inventory Management

• Coordinating labour resources and procurement and delivery of parcels to client stores
• Manage FIFO and ensure it is applied across the entire warehouse floor (in all carousels).
• Manage client relations within multi principle environment and interface with store management.
• Determining schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities, based on work priority, quantity of equipment and skill of personnel.
• Inventory control - ensure that the number of 5 and 14 day old parcels are kept under the target by means of investigations and reporting on a daily basis
• Liaise with various suppliers and client departments for full cartons deliveries and daily production forecasts
• Coordinate urgent courier deliveries for client
• Keep the number of missorts and misscans under the target KPI

Risk

• Manage claims and ensure that all claims are properly investigated, and kept under the target as per KPI's
• Manage housekeeping and ensure safe working environment.
• Adhere to Health and Safety requirements in accordance with the OHS act and Compliance to other.
• Inspect all vehicles to ensure no safety risk for parcels

General

• People Development - Develop, lead & coach your operational team through sound performance planning. Apply and evaluate the appropriate Sop's. Ensure that all relevant disciplines and processes are adhered to and understood. Encourage and support further development and continuous improvement Initiatives in your area of responsibility.
• Manage housekeeping inside respective carousels and ensure
• Manage the on-site relationship with DC to maximize client satisfaction

Pepkor Logistics strives for equal opportunity in terms of its employment equity guidelines, candidates with disability are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date of this position, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.

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Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid Matric certificate?
• Do you have a Diploma in Road and Transport Management, Warehousing or related field of study?
• Are you Computer literate with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace particularly MS Outlook and Excel?
• Do you have Experience in managing a Health and Safety programme according to the specifications stipulated by law?
• Do you have experience with with KPI's, coaching people and planning?
• Do you have experience in managing multiple teams of leaders?
• Overall management of the local transport planning function. Do you have experience managing local transport planning within the Nelspruit area?

Work Location: In person