Manager (with FMCG & Cold / Supply Chain exp) - westmead, KwaZulu-Natal - The Recruitment Guy

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    The Recruitment Guy westmead, KwaZulu-Natal

    5 days ago

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    Title: Depot (Sales) Manager

    Area: Westmead, Industry: FMCG & Cold Chain

    Ref No.: TRG 2235, Salary: Market related TCTC available/negotiable, Start Date: As soon as possible/negotiable.

    An experienced Depot (Sales) Manager is required for permanent employment in Westmead.

    The Branch Business Manager is responsible for the branch income statement, staff, and performance thereof.

    • The Branch Business manager must administer the branch in a profitable and sustainable way to increase sales income, control and administer all branch functions, processes, and procedures, and ensure all strategic objectives are met monthly and annually.
    • The Branch Business manager serves as a link between company sales, dispatch, and logistics/distribution. They are responsible for day-to-day operations of the branch and interfacing with logistics and distribution to ensure timely loading of branch trucks for deliveries.
    • A Branch Business manager must have a comprehensive understanding of business management and supply chain management for coordinating effectively and liaising with the DC, customers, and sales.

    DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Drive and facilitate the organization's strategy for cultivating a fully engaged and productive workforce.
    • Develop quality assurance procedures and processes.
    • Measure performance and employee output against daily targets.
    • Maintain and care for the branch, vehicles, equipment, and fridges.
    • Manage the sourcing, tracking, and reception of products and materials.
    • Evaluate and review the organization's depot and dispatch operations and business practices, updating and developing process documentation, streamlining opportunities, and eliminating non-value-added services.
    • Drive an efficient branch.
    • Implement cost-saving systems and practices.
    • Take responsibility for stock control.

    KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

    Stock control, finished goods, and raw materials in stores:

    • Daily stock take.
    • Stock received from dispatch/distribution.
    • Stock received from returns.
    • Stock sold.
    • Stock rotation (first in, first out).
    • Stock to returns.
    • Crate and pallet stock.

    Branch management:

    • Sales and merchandising.
    • Marketing.
    • Distribution.

    Service management:

    • Customers: correct stock dispatched at the right time in the right quantities.
    • Service providers.
    • Local key accounts.
    • Be part of the sales and marketing team.

    Staff management:

    • Daily attendance.
    • Manday planning for maximum productivity.
    • Training and career development of your team.
    • Mandatory annual training.

    Sales management:

    • Ensure sales budget is understood and sales are managed.
    • Brand is well entrenched and marketed.
    • Develop a marketing and sales strategy.

    Efficiencies:

    • Staff productivity.
    • Dispatch accuracies.
    • Stock shrinkage and stock waste.

    Maintenance:

    • Buildings.
    • Vehicles.
    • Equipment.

    REPORTING AND MEASUREMENT SKILLS:

    Report on all of the above and perform any other related duties as requested by the MD.

    EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

    • A Business degree or diploma is preferred/advantageous.
    • Over 5 years' experience in FMCG/Cold-Chain/Perishables/Depot (Branch) environment, with 3 years in a similar role, and experience in managing a large number of staff.
    • A proven sales and marketing track record.
    • Strong entrepreneurial skills.
    • Computer literate.
    • Driver's license.

    SKILLS:

    • Strong business acumen for effectively managing costs and revenues, anticipating market and client opportunities, and responding appropriately.
    • Self-managing and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
    • Professional demeanor and appearance.
    • Effective in building customer relations.
    • Superb written and verbal communication skills.
    • Geographical knowledge of clients, service providers, competition, economic trends, etc.
    • Understanding client needs and anticipating responses and changes accordingly.
    • Ability to persuade clients for accepting reasonable solutions.
    • Negotiation skills, protecting the interests of the organization via negotiations.
    • Proficiency in computers, especially spreadsheets, MS Office, Word, Outlook, Excel.
    • Proficient in software programs such as SAP, Mosaic, AppGen.
    • 100% accountable.
    • Budgeting skills, setting, monitoring, and controlling budget and expenditure.
    • Excellent organizational skills.
    • Attention to detail.
    • Sales and marketing skills.
    • Management skills in planning and prioritizing the work of others.
    • Personnel management skills.
    • Reporting and measurement skills.
    • Interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to lead and manage a team of approximately 150 employees.


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