Job Openings Dispatch Manager

About the job Dispatch Manager

Dispatch Manager

Responsibilities:

Warehouse Management
  • Ensure all purchase orders are completed on time with correct pricing.
  • Oversee receiving in line with purchase orders.
  • Enforce FIFO stock rotation.
  • Control booking out of ingredients to production.
  • Ensure inspections, cleaning, and sanitising in warehouse, freezer, receiving, and dispatch areas.
Distribution Management
  • Oversee trip and load planning.
  • Ensure efficient operations in distribution.
  • Supervise warehouse assistant in preparing and implementing daily load/trip planning.
  • Enforce compliance with policies and procedures.
Stock Control
  • Monitor and control warehouse and freezer stock levels daily.
  • Review inventory systems for optimal supply and control.
  • Negotiate with suppliers on cost and delivery.
  • Operate recording systems to track goods movements and ensure timely reordering.
  • Oversee purchase, storage, and distribution transactions.
Purchasing
  • Ensure purchasing aligns with stock levels and production plan.
Food Safety
  • Support Food Safety Team in implementing and maintaining ISO 22000.
  • Implement Food Safety Management System within area of responsibility.
Staff Management
  • Manage and develop staff to meet responsibilities.
  • Communicate effectively with staff.
  • Identify skills shortages and arrange training.
Production Flow
  • Prevent out-of-stock situations.
  • Schedule production shifts.
  • Reduce costs in production.
  • Ensure all products leaving premises are fit for human consumption.
Vehicle Maintenance
  • Ensure regular servicing of vehicles.
  • Conduct truck inspections and maintain cleanliness before departure.
Experience and Qualifications:
  • Experience: 2 years in distribution & warehouse management.
  • Qualifications:
    • Management course/certificate (NQF6).
    • Logistics / Supply Chain Management.


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