Distribution Manager R720 000 - R840 000 per annum

Distribution Manager

Proudly South African manufacturer of household cleaning, plastic ware, garden ware and hardware products seeks Distribution Manager to oversee daily operations of the region's warehouse and manage the 3rd party logistics providers for customer deliveries.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage 3rd party logistics providers according to SLAs and targets
• Monitor and improve daily delivery progress, including root cause analysis and implementing corrective solutions
• Monthly damaged returns and late delivery analysis
• Manage and optimize distribution cost efficiencies
• Manage reverse logistics and administration process, ensuring timely and accurate processing of PODs, credits, and credit queries
• Manage inter-warehouse 3rd party logistics
• Oversee warehouse operations, including optimizing warehouse layout, minimizing stock losses, planning and coordinating stock takes, and implementing improvement initiatives
• Implement staff performance management and development programs
• Document and ensure adherence to processes, procedures, and safety standards
• Monthly management reports, including performance and operational analysis and efficiencies
• Customer and stakeholder relationships

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Tertiary qualification in Logistics or similar
• Minimum of 8-10 years' distribution and warehousing experience, specifically within FMCG distribution environment
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in a management position
• Proven experience with WMS and ERP systems (JDE an advantage)
• LEAN or continuous improvement experience advantageous

Package & Remuneration

R720 000 - R840 000 per annum

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