Job Opportunity: DC Champion - Inventory
Location: Johannesburg
Company: takealot.com
Job Purpose
takealot.com, South Africa's leading online retailer, is seeking a DC Champion to join the Supply Chain Team at the Johannesburg Distribution Centre. This role supports inventory operations and warehouse efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
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Organise and control departmental operations to meet business goals.
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Implement cost-saving procedures and maximise working capital.
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Ensure cleanliness, tidiness, and safety of work areas.
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Monitor daily reports to resolve inventory discrepancies.
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Enforce control measures to highlight and fix mistakes/inaccuracies.
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Oversee DC Assistants and promote precision and fast turnaround.
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Manage workload outputs and maintain quality and productivity standards.
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Maintain FIFO (First In, First Out) task processes.
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Plan daily with Line Managers and resolve operational queries quickly.
Attributes Required
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Strong understanding of warehouse management systems.
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Problem-solving and communication skills.
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Organised, efficient, and detail-oriented.
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Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.
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Team player with a positive attitude.
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Able to train and support staff.
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Comfortable working under pressure and tight deadlines.
Minimum Requirements
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Matric (or equivalent qualification).
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Tertiary qualification is advantageous.
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4-5 years’ experience in a warehouse environment.
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Relevant experience in Picking, Packing, Receiving, Supplier Collects, and Inventory.
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2 years’ supervisory experience or exposure is an advantage.
The Work Environment
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Entrepreneurial and innovative.
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Customer-centric and performance-driven.
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Collaborative and idea-sharing culture.
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High-output, low-ego mindset.
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A passion for e-commerce and a world-class customer experience.
Ideal Candidate Qualities
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Forthright, respectful, and execution-focused.
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Analytical and data-driven decision maker.
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Business smart and innovative.
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Self-directed, competitive, and resilient.
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Thrives on change, collaboration, and ownership.
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Always seeking better, faster solutions.
Closing Date
Not specified – Apply as soon as possible
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