321 Distribution Manager jobs in South Africa

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

• 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

• 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

R720 000 - R840 000 per annum

Our client is seeking a dynamic Distribution Manager to helm the Southern Region's distribution and warehousing operations. This pivotal role offers the chance to steer a vital component of the supply chain, directly impacting customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

1. Spearhead the management of outbound logistics, ensuring adherence to service level agreements.
2. Proactively resolve delivery challenges and maintain effective communication with the Sales team.
3. Drive cost efficiencies across distribution, addressing any inefficiencies with innovative solutions.
4. Oversee reverse logistics, ensuring timely processing of proofs of delivery, credits, and related queries.
5. Collaborate with Sales to facilitate meeting monthly sales targets while managing additional costs.
6. Lead continuous improvement initiatives, contributing to a culture of operational excellence.

1. Tertiary qualification in logistics, with a significant tenure of 10 - 15 years in distribution and warehousing within an FMCG environment.
2. Proven managerial experience, with at least 5 years in a role overseeing a team of 50+ employees.
3. Demonstrated proficiency in WMS and ERP systems, with a preference for JDE knowledge.
4. Adept in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and a track record of productivity and cost-saving achievements.

• Manage day-to-day warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, and dispatch.
• Lead, train, and motivate warehouse staff to achieve performance targets.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and security regulations.
• Oversee stock control, audits, and reconciliations to maintain accuracy.
• Implement and improve warehouse processes to maximise efficiency.
• Coordinate with procurement, logistics, and sales teams to meet customer needs.
• Prepare reports on warehouse performance and KPIs for management.

Our client is seeking a dynamic Distribution Manager to helm the Southern Region's distribution and warehousing operations. This pivotal role offers the chance to steer a vital component of the supply chain, directly impacting customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

1. Spearhead the management of outbound logistics, ensuring adherence to service level agreements.
2. Proactively resolve delivery challenges and maintain effective communication with the Sales team.
3. Drive cost efficiencies across distribution, addressing any inefficiencies with innovative solutions.
4. Oversee reverse logistics, ensuring timely processing of proofs of delivery, credits, and related queries.
5. Collaborate with Sales to facilitate meeting monthly sales targets while managing additional costs.
6. Lead continuous improvement initiatives, contributing to a culture of operational excellence.

1. Tertiary qualification in logistics, with a significant tenure of 10 - 15 years in distribution and warehousing within an FMCG environment.
2. Proven managerial experience, with at least 5 years in a role overseeing a team of 50+ employees.
3. Demonstrated proficiency in WMS and ERP systems, with a preference for JDE knowledge.
4. Adept in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and a track record of productivity and cost-saving achievements.

Our FMCG client is looking for a dynamic, results-driven Sales and Distribution Manager to join our commercial team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in developing a disciplined and motivated sales force in order to achieve budgeted sales volumes, excellent market execution and to preparing an annual operating budget and operate within the limits throughout the year.

Duties:

Ensuring that the budgeted sales are achieved every month.
Continuously monitoring the availability of products in trade and developing new outlets to cater for gaps that may exist
Ensuring that all merchandising material, displays, and outdoor advertising are of the highest standard, and are utilized effectively
Managing and controlling operational costs, Total Cost of Distribution, LMV mileage, ullages, and promotions
Ensuring superior customer service excellence.
Identifying training needs for trade and instituting relevant training to cater for such.

Exercising strict control over trade debtors, ensuring that credit terms and limits set from time to time are strictly adhered to.
Providing Sales Representatives with guidance and direction in the preparation of their cycle plans and on-the-job training on an on-going basis.
Preparing and submitting to the Regional Sales Manager the following reports i.e. Retail Audit Report
Monthly Sales Variance Reports
Monthly Sales & Distribution Reports
3-year S&D Strategic Plan
Annual S&D Business plan
Maximizing sales through the retail liquor infrastructure.
Managing for increased liquor market share.
Ensuring high standards of safety, health, and environment in trade and Depots.
Driving competence acquisition.

Requirements:

Matric
A Degree in Sales/ Marketing/Business Studies/Economics or any equivalent
A post Graduate Diploma in Marketing/Logistics will be an added advantage
At least two years hands on Sales and Distribution/ Marketing experience in a FMCG environment.
A Clean Class 4 Drivers License

Innovative with good interpersonal, negotiation analytical and critical skills.
Good knowledge of markets.
Mature, highly disciplined and ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
Be computer literate.
Have a working knowledge of Safety, Health, and Environmental Management Systems.
Must be self-driven.
Collaborative decision-making abilitie

Salary: R600 - R700 000