DIVISIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGER – Choppies 1212 views

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with Executive Management to execute and implement the operational strategy in alignment with the Group’s objectives.
• Oversee and manage all operational functions within the Distribution Centre, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and timely distribution to stores.
• Monitor overall operational performance by gathering, analysing, and interpreting logistics, inventory, and cost data.
• Ensure achievement of productivity targets, cost control objectives, and service level agreements with retail stores.
• Review financial and operational reports and implement corrective measures to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Prepare forecasts, operational budgets, analyse variances, and initiate corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, warehouse procedures, health & safety standards, and audit requirements.
• Oversee inventory control, shrinkage management, and stock accuracy within the Distribution Centre.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance management to warehouse, logistics, and supervisory teams.
• Manage labour-related matters including disciplinary processes, grievances, and compliance with labour legislation.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years’ senior management experience, preferably within retail distribution or warehouse operations.
• Proven experience managing large-scale distribution or logistics operations.
• Strong financial management skills with experience in budgeting and cost control.
• In-depth knowledge of supply chain management, inventory control, and warehouse systems.
• Excellent organisational, analytical, and leadership skills.

How to Apply