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Distribution Supervisor

At Compass Medical Waste, we are dedicated to providing an efficient and reliable distribution service. We're looking for a proactive and organized Distribution Supervisor to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in managing our transport fleet while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

Transport Fleet Management :

• Ensure adequate transport availability and arrange additional staff and vehicles when necessary.
• Prepare servicing schedules and book Saturday services where possible.
• Conduct monthly tyre surveys and action results.
• Verify that all vehicles are roadworthy through the use of Vehicle Checklists.
• Manage quarterly tail lift and spill kit services.
• Ensure each vehicle has 2 locks in place and that drivers utilize them.
• Check tracking systems weekly and ensure compliance with monitoring procedures.
• Oversee the timely completion of COF’s to ensure license renewals.
• Coordinate quarterly truck fumigation and ensure compliance registers are up to date.
• Maintain vehicles and equipment according to OEM specifications.

Cost Management :

• Monitor overtime and ensure compliance with legal driving hours.
• Ensure staff complements are maintained and costs are monitored to stay within budget.
• Analyze routes for efficiency and recommend improvements.
• Monitor actual vs. planned route times and adjust as needed.

Driver and Load Assistant Oversight :

• Enforce compliance with service conditions related to working hours, leave, uniforms, and disciplinary codes.
• Ensure all collection teams have emergency action plans and necessary resources.
• Coordinate annual Hazchem training and timely license renewals.
• Hold bi-monthly staff meetings to address trends and provide training.

Vehicle Monitoring :

• Ensure completion of daily vehicle check sheets by Nightshift Supervisors.
• Address any reported defects in a timely manner.

Reporting :

• Report and investigate all non-conformances, incidents, and accidents per SOP.
• Monitor delivery and tonnage reports, ensuring effective communication with team members.

Control Registers :

• Maintain relevant control registers and ensure accurate updates from Nightshift teams.

Hygiene and Compliance :

• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations and company procedures.
• Guarantee that the team has proper PPE and that vehicles are sanitized.

Route Planning Support :

• Assist with route planning in the absence of designated planners.

Casual Staff Management :

• Ensure casual staff utilization is accurately recorded.

General Responsibilities :

• Conduct continual analysis of distribution operations for cost savings and service enhancements.
• Handle customer complaints and queries with professionalism.
• Perform random checks on Nightshift Supervisor operations.

• Proven experience in transport and distribution management.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Proficient in using fleet management systems and reporting tools.
• Strong analytical skills to assess routes and costs efficiently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Roodepoort

Contract: Permanent

EE position: Yes

Clicks Group

We are seeking to appoint a Distribution Pharmacist. The role will be based at the Roodepoort Lea Glen branch and will report into the QA Managing Pharmacist.

To ensure compliance with the medicines and related substances Act, Act 101 of 1965 and subsequently amended and the Pharmacy Act, Act 53 of 1974 and as subsequently amended, for both UPD wholesale and UPD Distribution.

• To ensure compliance with quality & regulatory standards and guidelines.
• To ensure correct handling and storage of products.
• To maintain the Quality Managements System (QMS) by preparing and updating SOPs, conducting internal and external audits and monitoring staff training.
• To ensure effective management of product returns , product recall, destruction process and reporting of product complaints/ adverse events
• To ensure effective management of CAPAs & deviations and change controls calibration & maintenance of critical equipment.
• To ensure that product release and sampling are conducted within SLA
• To ensure that favorable audit reports are received from Distribution principals, to formulate replies to audits reports.
• To ensure management of the schedule 5 and 6 products
• To ensure that the validation plan is implemented and maintained.
• To ensure the availability of emergency after hours’ service.
• To ensure that there is continuous Pharmacist supervision of premises during operating hours.
• Responsible for all communication with MCC and SAPC.

• Legal Compliance

• Knowledge of GWP/GDP/GMP
• Pharmaceutical Industry Laws and Regulations and Ethics.
• Current valid registration in good standing with SAPC
• Knowledge of ISO standards
• Adhering to Principles and Values
• Planning and Organising
• Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Following Instructions and Procedures
• Leading and Supervising
• Working with People
• Cop ing with Pressures and Setbacks
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Persuading and Influencing
• Adapting and Responding to Change
• Applying Expertise and Technology

• Min 3 Years’ experience in Wholesale/ Distribution or Pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.

N.B: We endeavor to provide feedback to all candidates whenever possible, however, if you don't hear from us within 14 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

About Our Company

Clicks Group

We are seeking to appoint a Distribution Pharmacist. The role will be based at the Roodepoort Lea Glen branch and will report into the QA Managing Pharmacist.

To ensure compliance with the Medicines and Related Substances Act (Act 101 of 1965 and subsequently amended) and the Pharmacy Act (Act 53 of 1974 and as subsequently amended), for both UPD wholesale and UPD Distribution.

• Ensure compliance with quality & regulatory standards and guidelines.
• Ensure correct handling and storage of products.
• Maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) by preparing and updating SOPs, conducting internal and external audits and monitoring staff training.
• Ensure effective management of product returns, product recall, destruction process and reporting of product complaints / adverse events.
• Ensure effective management of CAPAs & deviations and change controls, calibration & maintenance of critical equipment.
• Ensure that product release and sampling are conducted within SLA.
• Ensure that favorable audit reports are received from Distribution principals, and formulate replies to audit reports.
• Ensure management of the Schedule 5 and 6 products.
• Ensure that the validation plan is implemented and maintained.
• Ensure availability of emergency after-hours service.
• Ensure continuous pharmacist supervision of premises during operating hours.
• Responsible for all communication with MCC and SAPC.

• Staff management
• Writing skill
• Excellent computer skills
• Legal compliance

• Knowledge of GWP/GDP/GMP
• Pharmaceutical Industry Laws, Regulations and Ethics.
• Current valid registration in good standing with SAPC
• Knowledge of ISO standards

• Adhering to Principles and Values
• Planning and Organising
• Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Following Instructions and Procedures
• Leading and Supervising
• Working with People
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Persuading and Influencing
• Adapting and Responding to Change
• Applying Expertise and Technology

• B. Pharmacist Degree

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Wholesale/Distribution or Pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.

N.B: We endeavor to provide feedback to all candidates whenever possible, however, if you don't hear from us within 14 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

We are seeking to appoint a Distribution Pharmacist.

The role will be based at the Roodepoort Lea Glen branch and will report into the QA Managing Pharmacist.

To ensure compliance with the medicines and related substances Act, Act 101 of 1965 and subsequently amended and the Pharmacy Act, Act 53 of 1974 and as subsequently amended, for both UPD wholesale and UPD Distribution.

• To ensure compliance with quality & regulatory standards and guidelines.
• To ensure correct handling and storage of products.
• To maintain the Quality Managements System (QMS) by preparing and updating SOPs, conducting internal and external audits and monitoring staff training.
• To ensure effective management of product returns , product recall, destruction process and reporting of product complaints/ adverse events
• To ensure effective management of CAPAs & deviations and change controls calibration & maintenance of critical equipment.
• To ensure that product release and sampling are conducted within SLA
• To ensure that favorable audit reports are received from Distribution principals, to formulate replies to audits reports.
• To ensure management of the schedule 5 and 6 products
• To ensure that the validation plan is implemented and maintained.
• To ensure the availability of emergency after hours’ service.
• To ensure that there is continuous Pharmacist supervision of premises during operating hours.
• Responsible for all communication with MCC and SAPC.

• Legal Compliance

• Knowledge of GWP/GDP/GMP
• Pharmaceutical Industry Laws and Regulations and Ethics.
• Current valid registration in good standing with SAPC
• Knowledge of ISO standards
• Adhering to Principles and Values
• Planning and Organising
• Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Following Instructions and Procedures
• Leading and Supervising
• Working with People
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Persuading and Influencing
• Adapting and Responding to Change
• Applying Expertise and Technology

• Min 3 Years’ experience in Wholesale/ Distribution or Pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.

N.B: We endeavor to provide feedback to all candidates whenever possible, however, if you don't hear from us within 14 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Distribution Supervisor

At Compass Medical Waste, we are dedicated to providing an efficient and reliable distribution service. We’re looking for a proactive and organized Distribution Supervisor to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in managing our transport fleet while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

• Ensure adequate transport availability and arrange additional staff and vehicles when necessary.
• Prepare servicing schedules and book Saturday services where possible.
• Conduct monthly tyre surveys and action results.
• Verify that all vehicles are roadworthy through the use of Vehicle Checklists.
• Manage quarterly tail lift and spill kit services.
• Ensure each vehicle has 2 locks in place and that drivers utilize them.
• Check tracking systems weekly and ensure compliance with monitoring procedures.
• Oversee the timely completion of COF's to ensure license renewals.
• Coordinate quarterly truck fumigation and ensure compliance registers are up to date.
• Maintain vehicles and equipment according to OEM specifications.

• Monitor overtime and ensure compliance with legal driving hours.
• Ensure staff complements are maintained and costs are monitored to stay within budget.
• Analyze routes for efficiency and recommend improvements.
• Monitor actual vs. planned route times and adjust as needed.

• Enforce compliance with service conditions related to working hours, leave, uniforms, and disciplinary codes.
• Ensure all collection teams have emergency action plans and necessary resources.
• Coordinate annual Hazchem training and timely license renewals.
• Hold bi-monthly staff meetings to address trends and provide training.

• Ensure completion of daily vehicle check sheets by Nightshift Supervisors.
• Address any reported defects in a timely manner.

• Report and investigate all non-conformances, incidents, and accidents per SOP.
• Monitor delivery and tonnage reports, ensuring effective communication with team members.

• Maintain relevant control registers and ensure accurate updates from Nightshift teams.

• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations and company procedures.
• Guarantee that the team has proper PPE and that vehicles are sanitized.

• Assist with route planning in the absence of designated planners.

• Ensure casual staff utilization is accurately recorded.

• Conduct continual analysis of distribution operations for cost savings and service enhancements.
• Handle customer complaints and queries with professionalism.
• Perform random checks on Nightshift Supervisor operations.

• Proven experience in transport and distribution management.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Proficient in using fleet management systems and reporting tools.
• Strong analytical skills to assess routes and costs efficiently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

In this pivotal role, you will oversee distribution workflows, optimise fleet utilisation, manage staff performance, and ensure customer satisfaction all while driving cost efficiency and operational accuracy.

• Oversee POD & route administration, ensuring accurate documentation and route planning readiness.
• Drive budget and cost efficiency, optimising truck capacity and controlling fuel consumption.
• Manage fleet maintenance & compliance, ensuring that servicing, licensing, and cleanliness standards are met.
• Ensure waybill accuracy and proper courier system administration.
• Act as managerial backup, maintaining service levels in the Distribution Manager's absence.
• Guarantee OTIF delivery, prompt back order resolution, and the smooth loading of fleet and FGDS for branches and agents.
• Oversee stock accuracy & control, ensuring that correct quantities and formal distribution processes are followed.
• Lead stock taking & inventory management, including audits and pre-stocktake activities.
• Manage and develop staff, driving capability, performance, and accountability.
• Oversee customer collections and third-party equipment control (e.g., CHEP and Smartload).
• Prepare and submit accurate reporting, including daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports.

Education

• Matric required
• Tertiary qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Operations Management (advantageous)

Experience

• 36 years experience in a manufacturing or logistics / distribution environment
• Exposure to a global multinational environment preferred

• Strong knowledge of warehouse, dispatch, transport, and route planning systems
• Proficient in compiling and analysing operational reports
• Deep understanding of fleet compliance, POD administration, and third-party logistics
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Assertive, decisive, and capable of leading a team under pressure
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, accountable leader with a continuous improvement mindset

• Lead critical distribution operations for a reputable organisation
• Be part of a high-performance Supply Chain team driving excellence
• Opportunity to develop your leadership profile in a structured, fast-paced environment

Apply now!

If you're ready to step into a career-defining role in supply chain, this is your opportunity.

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Qualifications

• Matric

• Wave or realise all orders in SAP, approved for Picking, by date order, collection and delivery point, and recorded via colour sticker on priority.
• Issue all released orders to the Pickers and record the picking slip and picker details on SAP for the control of orders and Pickers Performance.
• Issue orders to the Pickers in priority:
  • Delivery due Dates
  • Priority requests
  • Graphical location of delivery address
  • Coloured stickers placed on specific orders of priority
• Constantly correspond with the Dispatch Area on orders released for delivery to customers.
• Monitor the wave and pick report to ensure that 90% of all orders are completed before the end of day.
• Monitor the customer orders to ensure that no order is left incomplete on the Invoicing tables, if there are minimal items still to be invoices, before the end of day.
• All completed customer orders must be handed over to the Dispatch area, prior to the agreed cut‑off period, i.e., one daily only, online orders, etc.
• Monitor all customer order issued for picking to ensure that the orders are completed and invoiced before the end of day.
• Oversee the scanning of customer orders pertaining to non‑pack size products by following the scanning procedure.
• Monitor the picking, invoicing and handover to Security and ensure that the signatures are done with the different allocated pen colours:
  • Invoice
  • Pickers
  • Security
  • Drivers
  • Reworks
  • Receiving
• Monitor the time periods a Picker takes to complete an order. Address any concerns with the Picker.
• Investigate any shortages on the picking slip and hand it over to the Inventory Clerk for updates and approval.
• Conduct two random checks on orders daily (multiple lines) on reverse picking, and apply corrective action where required.
• Control and manage the push system (not pull) from the Pickers to the Invoicing tables.
• Control and manage the handover by of the stock by the Pickers to the Invoicing tables per the various geographical regions.
• Control and maintain the correct Employee head count at Invoicing and the Transfer Pullers.
• Conduct regular bin maintenance and identify problems in bins, such as:
  • one item in two different boxes
  • damaged boxes
  • damaged product
  • purpose of white buff tape
  • whether bins are emptied periodically during the day,
  • brooms placed in allocated areas
  • Warehouse floor constantly clear with no empty boxes, plastic, etc.
• Conduct continuous QC checks throughout the day on invoicing, the quality of packaging, and the handover of orders.
• Conduct daily QC checks on two random orders (multiple lines) after invoicing and packaging, as well as the overall QC of orders being handed over.
• Check multiple contents in a box, product categories of the products in the box, as well as the maximum product or volume in a box.
• Reprint the case label stickers and invoices, only once authorised by the Warehouse Manager. Reasons must be provided upon completion of an investigation.
• Control and manage the pallets as per the SOP. Consol and Chep pallets must be available every Monday morning.
• Follow the SLA on Collections, Local Deliveries and Long‑Distance Orders.
• Daily Communication via e‑mail with Value in‑house on combining of customer orders, and to confirm the ETA on priority orders.
• Constant communication with Inventory on surplus stock against invoice and signing of once investigated.
• Conduct regular checks in the picking bins, as maintained by the Pickers daily (retrieval of Consol pallets, damages recoded and removed, general bin maintenance).
• Daily ongoing communication between Supervisor and subordinates to positively motivate them.
• Ongoing training and revising on procedures and policies. Once every 3 months a practical and theoretical training session must be done and recorded.
• You may be required to work in other areas due to operational requirements.
• Conduct a daily "Green Area" meeting with the staff to discuss the prior days progress, and the days tasks required, and lowest performers on Picking and Invoicing
• Communicate clearly and actively throughout the business units with the relevant stakeholders (Dispatch, Security and Management).
• Define or redefine key performance indicators for every role in the Department to measure effectiveness of the Departments operations.
• Provide reasons to the Warehouse Manager on non-performance.
• Interview, select, coach, train, manage, and appraise the performance of the staff.
• Problem solving, negotiate, and address staff challenges in the Department.
• Continuously evaluate the Departments operations and highlight potential problems or opportunities identified in the operation.
• Cultivate a culture of teamwork in the Department.
• Manage and maintain staff performance levels to ensure KPI and SLAs are met continuously.
• Institute disciplinary proceedings with the HR Department on any Employee who fails to adhere to the KPIs, JDs and any other documented regulations or measures.
• Escalate any incidents pertaining to the Department that require the involvement and attention of the Warehouse Manager and / or senior management.
• Carry out any other duties as maybe required by the Warehouse Manager and / or company Senior Management time to time.
• Check all staffs clothing to ensure that they are dressed in the appropriate PPE issued to them.
• Supervise the procedure of special packing requirements by specific Customers, such as:
  • Game
  • Makro
  • Shoprite
  • One Day Only
• Confirm the pack size against customers official order, inner and outer barcodes, and placing the correct outer barcode format as per the customers requirements.
• Identify practical solutions when the work is backlogged through prioritization and rationalization exercises.
• Investigate customers shortage claims, and the source of the problem, and resolve.
• Abide by the Health and Safety Standards and attend monthly meetings.
• Complying with Company procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Train and upskills staff to ensure they all adhere to the company requirements

Purpose of the Role

The Distribution Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the distribution function at Kerston Foods, with direct accountability for leading a team of Controllers (Dispatch, Distribution and Fleet).

The role ensures that all distribution activities—from route and resource planning, dispatch and delivery—are executed efficiently, safely, cost‑effectively and to the highest standards.

Rather than managing daily delivery operations directly, the Distribution Manager provides leadership, structure, and support to the Controllers, ensuring that they and their teams are aligned with company standards, service levels, and operational goals.

You will also be responsible for delivering timely, accurate, and actionable insights and reporting to support strategic decision‑making across the business.

• Lead, guide and support the team of Controllers who are responsible for the day‑to‑day management of all route and resource planning and implementation, dispatch and delivery processes.
• Ensure clear role definition, accountability, and performance expectations across the team.
• Conduct regular check‑ins with Controllers to review operations, address challenges, and support continuous improvement.

• Ensure that distribution operations consistently meet agreed service levels (on‑time, in‑full, accurate delivery, accepted back in yard (B.I.Y)).
• Monitor distribution KPIs (delivery success rate, route efficiency, cost per delivery, fuel usage, etc.) through reporting from Controllers.
• Drive a proactive approach to resolving delivery issues and improving customer satisfaction.

• Oversee the planning and optimization of daily delivery routes and vehicle utilisation, as executed by the Controllers.
• Ensure efficient alignment between warehouse readiness and outbound delivery planning.

• Oversee and ensure that vehicle maintenance, roadworthiness, and compliance with all safety and licensing regulations are effectively managed by the Controllers.
• Approve and oversee fleet maintenance and cleaning schedules managed by Controllers.

• Monitor and control distribution‑related costs including fuel, overtime, vehicle repairs, and route inefficiencies.
• Identify areas for cost savings and improved productivity in collaboration with Controllers.

• Promote and enforce a culture of safety across the distribution operation.
• Ensure Controllers implement and maintain safe loading, driving, and offloading practices in line with company policies and legal standards.

• Oversee distribution staffing levels, shift planning, and leave management through Controllers.
• Support the training, development, and performance management of all distribution staff.
• Foster team morale and a high‑performance culture within the distribution department.

• Lead initiatives to improve planning, dispatch and distribution efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Evaluate and implement technology, process changes, or tools to improve the distribution operation.

• Track and report on key distribution metrics including B.I.Y ,delivery lead times and order fulfilment rates
• Prepare and present weekly and monthly performance dashboards to senior leadership.
• Highlight operational bottlenecks and propose data‑driven solutions.

• Monitor distribution‑related expenses and report on budget adherence.
• Support finance teams with cost breakdowns, variance analysis, and forecasting.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements.

• Ensure distribution activities comply with internal policies and external regulations.
• Report on safety incidents, audit findings, and risk mitigation efforts.
• Maintain documentation required for internal and external audits.

• Deliver high‑level summaries and insights to executive stakeholders.
• Contribute to strategic planning by reporting on capacity, infrastructure, and scalability.
• Align distribution KPIs with broader business goals and report progress.

• Ensure accurate data flow from WMS, ERP, and logistics platforms.
• Report on system performance, integration issues, and digital initiatives.
• Support IT and operations teams with data validation and troubleshooting

How You’ll Make An Impact

This is a leadership role that combines strategy with hands-on management. Step into a fast-paced role where you’ll be the driving force behind people, processes, costs, and compliance across multiple distribution centres. You’ll lead the charge on continuous improvement, ensuring operations run smoothly and efficiently.

• Oversee operations across multiple distribution centres, setting clear performance targets and ensuring plans align with reality—while swiftly addressing any gaps.
• Develop and implement sustainable strategies that drive efficiency and reduce costs without sacrificing service delivery.
• Manage budgets, expenses, fuel usage, and fleet requirements with precision and accountability.
• Maintain stock accuracy, optimise warehouse space, and enforce FEFO compliance to keep inventory fresh and moving.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless, end-to-end supply chain.
• Uphold compliance with food safety standards, OHS regulations, and company policies at all times.
• Lead, coach, and motivate your team to achieve KPIs while fostering professional growth and development.

We’re Africa’s leading pet nutrition brand, rapidly expanding into international markets. Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and market leadership in the pet care industry.