Job Description
Dis-Chem Pharmacies' in Midrand has an opportunity available for a DC Outbound Assistant Manager to join the team. The main purpose of this role will be to achieve operational excellence within the Dis-Chem Distribution Centres, by performing a management function through directing and coordinating the operation of the outbound function.
Essential:
Grade 12 / Matric
Relevant Degree/Diploma in Logistics or Supply Chain Management
Minimum 3 Years Management experience in Distribution, Logistics or Supply Chain Environment
Advantageous:
Experience in the Retail/Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Experience with SAP, EWM or other ERP systems
Job Specification…
Ensure that the system is monitored, cleaned up by using the management tools, available on SAP EWM
Plan and implement procedures and systems to maximise operational efficiencies
Ensure that customer orders and jabs are managed daily and that wave item clearing is maintained with no orders in excess of 48 hours
Assist with implementation and optimization of new projects related to improving the efficiency of operations
Ensure that all resources, including electronic equipment and materials handling equipment is maintained and in safe operating conditions
Ensure that all orders are distributed as per Dis-Chem standard operating procedures
Ensure that resources and queues are monitored and optimised as per operational requirements
Ensure optimal planning and forecasting of department resources to meet the day-to-day strategic objectives
Develop and Implement solutions for addressing large seasonal shipments or unusual/ special packaging
Manage shelf life to ensure no short dated and/or expired stock is dispatch to customers
Analyse and interpret all potential departmental shrinkage indicators and act accordingly
Ensure effective management and adherence to GWP, SHE program and OHS act
Effective and efficient resolution and communication of internal and external customer day-to-day queries
Ensure that all deliveries are delivered in full, on time and to the correct customer
Prevent and act on security or risk issues and ensure that risks are dealt with proactively
Manage outsourced companies, including daily and monthly monitoring of SLA`s and costs
Identify supplier issues that impact required financial objectives and address them at the appropriate level internally and externally
Manage financial indicators in line with budgets for the operations environment and adherence to corporate governance principles
Competencies
Essential:
Knowledge of Management Systems, Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, Emergency process, Public Safety and Security, Customer Service, Transportation Principles and Methods, Production and Processing, Material Handling Standards, Administration and Management, Supply Chain and Personnel and Human Resources Management
Have knowledge of the business measures and targets, directly related to own role
English - Read, write and speak
Trustworthy and Honest
Takes accountability for own actions
Have knowledge and understand consequential impacts of decisions made
Analytical thinking
Be able to read and analyse financial reports
Time management, deadline driven and attention to detail
Demonstrates personal initiative. Development of self and subordinates
Ability to work under pressure
Advantageous:
Understand quality control analysis and coordination
Special conditions of employment:
South African Citizen
MIE, clear criminal and credit
Driver's license and/or own reliable transport
Be able to work any shift i.e. day, night, weekends, holidays and overtime as per business and operational requirements.
Remuneration and benefits:
Market related salary
Medical aid
Provident fund
Staff account
Closing Date 03 May 2026