Job Description

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.