General Manager Wholesale (Supply Chain Logistical Distribution)

Minimum RequirementsBachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)Minimum of 5 years in a managerial role with proven experience in wholesale or distribution managementIn-depth knowledge of wholesale industry practices, trends, and regulationsProficiency in Microsoft Office suite and ERP softwareDevelop and execute strategic plans to achieve business objectivesResponsibilitiesDevelop & implement strategic plans to optimise & improve supply chain & distribution within a wholesale environmentDevelop a distribution model to improve & enhance efficiency levels, continuous improvement & minimize costsOptimize, synergize & re-engineer processes & methodologiesOversee all aspects of wholesale operations including sales, procurement, warehouse management & customer servicesManage & motivate team of Sales Representatives, Warehouse & Admin staffManage a team of +/- 160 direct & indirect reportsEstablish and maintain strong relationships with Customers, Suppliers, and other StakeholdersMonitor market trends and Competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth and improvementEnsure market share growth & successful implementation of competitive strategiesEnsure compliance with company policies, procedures, and industry regulationsAnalyze financial reports and performance metrics to assess branch performance and identify areas for improvement (financial KPI's cost-saving initiatives)TO APPLY:Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV. Please Apply Online and complete your registration on Ditto Hire (our application tracking system) to enable and protect you as a candidate to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions. This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL. However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market.AJ Personnel is fully POPIA Compliant.Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.Note our clients may expire jobs at their own discretion.AJ PERSONNEL will only respond to shortlisted candidates.If you have not received a response within two (2) weeks from applying, your application was most likely unsuccessful.