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Warehousing & Distribution Lead

Johannesburg


Yoco is a FinTech company. We focus on building tools and services to help small and micro businesses get paid, run better, and grow. We believe in unlocking entrepreneurial potential anywhere, in empowering people to thrive and in driving our economy forward.
Yoco was founded in 2013. Today we are a company of over 170 people all driven by a common goal: keeping the needs of our customers at heart. Our vision is Open Commerce and we want to do this to enable people to thrive.
The Supply Chain team is responsible for operating an end-to-end supply chain, incorporating all aspects of a comprehensive supply chain network. We strive to ensure efficiency in our ever expanding operations, and want to create customer delight by creating a seamless delivery experience.
We are looking for a driven, process-oriented individual to help us lead, develop and grow a high performing our warehousing and distribution network.You will be tasked with assessing our current setup and identify innovative and scalable solutions to enhance our operations. This role involves a great deal of multitasking and cross collaboration across a wide variety of teams, and is on-the-ground and hands-on. 
 
ROLE | WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING?
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
  • Review current processes and set up new processes to continuously improve our operations.
  • Oversee our relationship with our warehousing service providers.
  • Work with the data team to create models and tools, to allow you to make analytical and strategic decisions in optimising inventory distribution and stock holding.
  • Prioritise feedback from teams on internal systems and seek continuous improvement to ensure we continue to delight our customers.
  • Adopt a continuous improvement approach for the enhancement of systems (drive automation), processes & planning tools to keep bettering the team to ensure we perform consistently ahead of the curve.
  • Be autonomous. Work independently, and manage multiple projects under minimal supervision and be accountable for the quality of your work.
 
IDEAL CANDIDATE | WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR?
 
Key requirements to perform responsibilities
 
  • 3 - 5 years experience in a role with specific experience in warehousing & distribution.
  • Ability to understand the Supply Chain & Logistics’ environment within Yoco and how it impacts other operations within the organisation.
  • Ability to to define & formulating strategies & processes to achieve goals
  • Overall knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain operations.
  • In depth understanding and experience of warehouse operations.
  • WMS experience and knowledge.
  • Relevant Tertiary qualification/certificate required.
  • Proactive, confident and flexible.
  • Ability to solve problems at source.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Excellent organisational, project management and time management skills.
  • Analytical skills with strong data capabilities
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Process orientated
  • Data driven and customer focused
Bonus points:
 
  • Experience in establishing up a warehouse/fulfilment centre
  • Coding ability (SQL & VBA)
 
THE YOCO FORMULA - HOW WE CREATE VALUE 
 
The Yoco formula is a validated approach to work and a set of behaviours that create maximum value for our customers and help us grow.
 
Core Values - Our way of working to create value & grow 
 
  • Stay Connected
  • Make Space to Explore
  • Keep it Simple
  • Master your Craft
Leadership Principles - How we show up, engage & treat each other
 
  • Get to know each other personally
  • Say what you think and challenge me directly
  • Be courageous and focus forward
  • Don’t let ego get in the way
To support this, we have built a role-based organisation where every individual is given the space to focus and develop their innate strengths. You will be working with a diverse, motivated and skilled team who will continuously stretch you as an individual. To learn more about our culture, go to our #YocoLife page or subscribe to our Exposure Gallery
 
Join us on a meaningful journey at Yoco, and help enable our merchants to thrive through Open Commerce!
 
Please note… 
 
Yoco encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Open positions at Yoco are competitive and we often receive high volumes of applicants. If you have not received further updates on your application after three weeks, you’re welcome to request feedback.