National Sites and Services Manager

takealot.com, a leading South African online retailer, is looking for an National Sites & Services Manager to join our team in Cape Town.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard working people to join us.  We offer market related benefits, a great work environment and a promise that you won’t be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.

5 DCs over 3 provinces with increasing amount of technology and automation requires a uniform approach to ensure all DCs are controlling, maintaining all assets and MHE and keeping critical spares for all.

Reporting to the Head of Operations

Your responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement a national facilities management strategy that aligns with company goals and objectives.  Develop and implement strategies to optimise site performance, including process
  improvements, technology upgrades, and workforce management.
• Lead and manage a team of facilities professionals, including facility managers, maintenance technicians, and contractors.
• Collaborate with DC GMs, national managers and other departments to align distribution center operations with overall business objectives.
• Oversee the maintenance and repair of facilities, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and structural systems.  Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, safety regulations, company policies including health and safety standards, and industry best practices.
• Develop and manage budgets and forecasts for facilities maintenance, repairs, and capital projects.
• Lead, motivate, and develop site management teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.  Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for site operations, taking corrective
  action as necessary to achieve targets.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure facilities support business operations and objectives.
• Conduct site visits and assessments to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and implement energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives. 
• Conduct RFQs and negotiate contracts with vendors and contractors.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration across sites and with other parts of the business to ensure a cohesive approach to distribution and logistics. Ensure effective communication and reporting to senior
  management and stakeholders.
• Stay informed of industry trends and best practices in distribution center operations and incorporate innovative solutions as appropriate.
• Key contact between Dc Ops and landlords of all sites.
• Strategic alignment across DCs: 5 DCs over 3 provinces with increasing amount of technology and automation requires a uniform approach to ensure all DCs are controlling, maintaining all assets and MHE and
  keeping critical spares for all.

Attributes/Experience:

• Professional certification (e.g. CFM, FMP) preferred. Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage and motivate teams across different locations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on operational efficiency and cost management. Knowledge of supply chain management software and systems, including warehouse management systems (WMS). Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Experience with budget management and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and industry best practices.
• Experience with energy management and sustainability initiatives preferred.
• Familiarity with building management systems (BMS) and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) will be beneficial.

Qualifications/requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in facilities management or distribution centre management, with a proven track record of successfully managing multiple sites
• Facilities management

The Environment: 

• takealot.com employees are entrepreneurial and dynamic, smart, customer- centric, fun and have the shared ambition of takealot.com being the leading e- commerce company in Africa. 
• We have fun, work hard, take ownership, work in teams to create solutions, and are always open to direct feedback/new ideas on where we can improve. 
• We are short on ego and high on output. 
• We are doers and not only thinkers, its all in the execution after all. 
• We love what we do and what we are creating.
• We seek to employ an Extra Ordinary Mind who is Smart, has Integrity, and is Hardworking. 

If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind so come and join us! 

Takealot Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities, to apply.