Depot/Branch Manager

• Inventory Management: Ensuring stock levels are maintained and accurate, preventing overstock or shortages.
• Logistics Coordination: Planning and scheduling deliveries and pickups, optimizing routes, and coordinating with transportation teams.
• Staff Supervision: Leading, training, and managing a team of workers, including warehouse staff, drivers, and administrative personnel.
• Safety and Compliance: Ensuring the depot operates in compliance with health and safety regulations and maintaining a safe working environment.
• Cost Management: Monitoring and controlling the depot’s budget, seeking ways to reduce costs while maintaining efficiency.
• Reporting and Documentation: Maintaining accurate records, generating reports on performance, stock levels, and other key metrics.
• Customer Service: Handling customer inquiries and complaints, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Have previous sales experience and an understanding of sales cycles, marketing and competitor behaviour.

• Grade 12
• Tertiary qualification (degree/diploma) in Supply Chain/Logistics/Business Management
• 5 years’ experience in FMCG environment
• 3+ years must be in a similar role and experience in managing a large number of staff.
• A proven sales and marketing track record.
• Be computer literate, especially in Excel spreadsheets
• May be subject to callouts or irregular hours.
• Must have and maintain a valid code 8 driver license and PDP.
• Have a good working knowledge of general depot administration
• Have a good working knowledge of Crates Management
• Must understand and know Refrigeration/ Warehouse Management and Stock Control

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