Sectional Supervisor Degroup

• Coordinate the movement and storage of stock in the warehouse to the appropriate area, receipt of goods received onto Customer’s system as well as DB Schenker warehouse management system and ensuring goods are safely stored.
• Manage Inventory and warehouse operations to meet contractual performance levels.
• Coordinate and organise the dispatch and delivery of goods using the Customer’s system as well as DB Schenker warehouse management system, whilst ensuring complete and accurate supporting documentation are in place and filed in order to ensure a high level of service delivery to clients.
• Recommend and as appropriate implement measures including the use of lean operational practices to improve the quality of service, increasing efficiency of the warehouse, work crew and equipment performance.
• Ensure client specificaltions are implemented and standard operating procedures and systems are maintained.
• Develop, maintain and where relevant adjust work procedures to meet warehouse demands and implement plans to enhance and control the daily work flow of operations.
• Maintain a healthy, safe, clean and secure warehouse and work environment, identify any potential risks and implement precautionary measures to protect employees.
• Measurement and reporting of the effectiveness of warehouse activities by developing and maintaining work instructions for all tasks including the dispatch, collection & safe delivery of goods.
• Develop and establish relationships with internal teams and through these partnerships ensure seamless and quality service to the client.
• Carry out the coaching, training, and leading of work teams to achieve performance as it relates to specialisation in receiving, processing, storage and loading.
• Ensure compliance of all relevant legislative requirements and that all activities in the area of responsibility are compliant with company specific regulations.
• Implement processes to maximise productivity and ensure all departments are well organised.
• Ensure stock accuracy for all warehouse clients.

• 5 years’ experience in warehouse operations of which 3 years in a supervisory role 
• Matric, Diploma advantage.
• Knowledge of warehouse management.
• Strong, planning and organisational skills.
• Must have a sense of URGENCY to handle extreme pressure and be able to meet strict
• deadlines.
• Identify problems, analyze trends and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Must have ISASTORE knowledge, as well as SAP Inventory Management ECC 6 Production
• Excellent communicator skills (written & verbal).
• Must be able to collaborate with employees to develop team goals and resolve cross team issues.
• Leads by example by dealing with conflict in a persuasive and negotiated manner.
• Must be able to work night shifts
• We will also seek evidence of the following characteristics and abilities:
• Attention to detail (accuracy).
• Systematic and articulate.
• Assertive, confident, self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• Performance driven, ability to plan, organise and put into action.
• Constructive interpersonal skills.
• Computer literate – Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel and Warehouse Management Systems.

Company Events

Let’s have some fun. One of the things that makes our culture special is that we’re more than just work colleagues. Every year we organize company parties when we spend time together and have fun.

Volunteering & Social Responsibility

Make a difference. We run corporate social responsibility programs where you can volunteer your time. And if you have a humanitarian interest that we’re not already active in, we will help you initiate a program.

Compensation & Benefits

Attractive Compensation & benefits packages. There’s more to compensation than just pay. You’ll also enjoy benefits like paid time off for the holidays and vacations, bonuses, and awards for special achievements.

Work-life Balance

Our vacation and leave policies reflect our belief in proper work-life balance.

Professional Development

We’re strong believers in continual training and development for our people. After all, your success is our success.

At DB Schenker, you are part of a global logistics network that connects the world. A network that allows you to shape your career by encouraging you to contribute and truly make a difference. With more than 72,000 colleagues worldwide, we welcome diversity and thrive on individual backgrounds, perspectives and skills. Together as one team, we are Here to move.

To be considered for this position you must have required permits, residency and / or valid rights to work and live in South Africa.