Wholesale Operations Manager - Roodepoort, South Africa - Clicks Group Limited

Clicks Group Limited
Clicks Group Limited
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Roodepoort, South Africa

2 weeks ago

Thabo Mthembu

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Advert reference:
click_012456


Advert status:
Online

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Position Summary:


Industry:
Wholesale & Retail Trade


Job category:
Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain


Location:
Roodepoort


Contract:
Permanent


EE position:
Yes


Brand:
Clicks Group


Introduction:

We are looking to recruit a permanent Wholesale Operations Manager
- to work for United Pharmaceutical Distributors (UPD). The role will be based at our Lea Glen branch and will report to the General Manager (Inland).


Job description:


  • Job Purpose:
Responsible primarily for the effective and efficient management of the wholesale division, to maximize return on net assets and deliver key objectives in line with the overall business objectives


Key Performance Areas:

  • Responsible primarily for the effective and efficient management of the wholesale division, to maximize return on net assets and deliver key objectives in line with the overall business objectives
  • Ensure the branch meets organizational, financial, operational, service and growth goals
  • Coordinate with the UPD managers to maximize turnover of the wholesale function through service excellence (operations and delivery)
  • Optimize stock levels, availability and management
  • Direct operations accountability by coordinating the team to deliver operational efficiency and service levels
  • Cost management, including budgetary alignment and capital expenditure (CAPEX).
  • Management of customer interface; ensuring customer satisfaction and business growth
  • Responsible for ensuring security and loss control is in line with company guidelines & policies
  • Effectively manage and develop of staff
  • Establish and deliver on Operational metrics

Skills:


  • HR and leadership skills
  • Communication skills (both verbal and written)
  • Negotiation skills
  • Customer relation skills
  • Relationship building skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • IT skills knowledge of WMS and MS office
  • Adept at monitoring the activity of others
  • Organizing skills
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines

Knowledge:

  • Knowledge of all facets of supply chain management including: transport, warehousing, SHEQ, Risk
  • Knowledge of financial management
  • Reporting and scorecards
  • Retail and business acumen

Personal Competencies:

  • Deciding and Initiating Action
  • Leading and Supervising
  • Analyzing
  • Planning and Organizing
  • Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
  • Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
  • Persuading and Influencing
  • Creating and Innovating

Minimum requirements:


  • Education and Qualification:
  • Relevant qualification
  • Advanced use of MS Excel

Minimum Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years' experience within Warehouse/Operations/Sales/Retail environment
  • Management of budgets Essential
  • People management
- ** This is a day and night shift role on a rotational basis
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