241 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

Duties & Responsibilities

Include but not limited to :

• Strategically planning and managing logistics, manage offsite warehouse stock outside South African boarders, transportation and customer services
• Directing, optimizing and coordinating full order cycles
• Co-ordinating imports and exports
• Planning quantities and dispatches to meet client deadlines
• Following detailed SOP's for shipping of product
• Stock management reporting
• Processing and submitting export documentation
• Tracking of trucks and transport documentation
• Attending to and resolving documentation related queries
• Gathering and capturing of export related data on the internal software system
• Meeting strict and changing deadlines
• All administrative tasks within the scope of the export logistics function within the company

• Coordinate with transporters and warehouses.
• Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, or customer issues.
• Supervise the work of logistics administrators.
• Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources
• Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Tracking of trucks and transport documentation
• Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouses, transportation and customer services
• Direct, optimize and coordinate full order cycle
• Keep track of quantity, stock levels, delivery times, and efficiency
• Resolve any problems arising or complaints
• Meet accuracy and timeliness targets
• Comply with laws, regulations and ISO requirements

Skills and requirements

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive, hands-on and the ability to use initiative.
• Strong forward planning skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Advanced MS Excel skills required including spreadsheets)
• Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and with constantly changing deadlines
• Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively
• Ability to ask questions rather than making assumptions
• Team player
• Degree preferable but not essential
• Extensive experience in Road Freight particularly within Africa with a Commercial Background

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 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.

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa Proprietary Limited

The role reports to the Country Lead: Distribution Services.

Extent of the role’s involvement in supervision and other team leadership activities

The role has direct reports, the Distribution System Specialist and Logistics Analyst.

Level of interaction within and outside of the company as well as the nature and purpose of the interaction

• Interface with Commercial; Customer Growth Teams; Manufacturing; Supply Chain; Logistics Senior Executive Committee to align on Logistics footprint; Route to Market and volume allocation.
• Interfaces with Finance and Regional Teams to align on budget development and analysis on optimization opportunities to deliver Logistics commitments.
• Interacts with Distribution Centres, Strategic Distributors and Regions to ensure alignment between plans and operational outputs.
• Engages with the Logistics & Distribution Forums to conduct benchmarking, identify and develop best in class ways of work in the Logistics Distribution fraternity.
• Manage engagements with external stakeholders i.e., service providers.
• Aligns with the Demand Planning Team to ensure product availability to agreed customer groupings.

Candidate requirements

• A recognised Tertiary Degree Qualification in Logistics or Transportation management or related.
• Minimum of 5 to 8 years relevant logistics experience.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years leadership and team management experience.
• Experience in Distribution Planning systems and processes development.
• Experience in operating effectively in a matrix organisation with stakeholders across functions at an executive and senior management level as well as between the centre and the regions.

Location and commitments

The role will be based in South Africa, Head Office and is required to work from allocated office.

Responsibilities

Network Design and Support

• Support the annual implementation of the logistics strategy by developing the Distribution network modelling and maintaining the optimal network design.
• Provide ideal and cost-effective shipment locations across Logistics, Manufacturing and Warehouse environments.
• Facilitate the roll-out of the network design to key stakeholders to ensure alignment and influence effective planning.
• Monitor, review, and report on the compliance to Distribution initiatives and advice on appropriate corrective actions to achieve operational efficiency.
• Conduct research (through benchmarking) and adopt specifications and guidelines for operational distribution route to market and distribution services requirements (i.e., modernisation of distribution services).
• Establish comprehensive analytics capabilities for distribution services requirements and advice on optimal cost saving mechanisms (i.e., use heat maps and flow analytics)
• Develop standard operating practices and procedures (i.e., triangulation and glass collection processes etc.).
• Conduct bi-annual reviews of the operating practices by demonstrating the impact of Logistics costs on Manufacturing cost management to ensure mitigations and to meet evolving business requirements.

Distribution Resource Management

• Ensure daily distribution assets are optimally utilised to ensure maximum productivity and reduced financial costs.
• Engage with third parties to ensure productivity requirements are met and there is adherence to internal CCBSA processes.
• Support optimised route to market strategy through effective resource management.
• Identify distribution opportunities to reduce costs year on year.
• Identify Long term distribution services technology requirements for continuous improvement purposes (i.e., Tools).

Budget Management

• Develop the Distribution budget model factoring the influence of movements from Logistics to customer and the impact of production activities to identify continuous improvement opportunities aimed at meeting business requirements.
• Conduct resource reviews across the breath of the business to ensure budget plans are met.
• Monitor the budget planning versus actual for Distribution through short term interval controls to ensure adherence planned expenditure.

People Management

• Ensure the development and implementation of work plans in line with the route to market plans.
• Manage employee and industrial relations to ensure that business objectives are met.
• Ensure that team skills and capability requirements meet the requirements of the CCBSA through active mentoring and coaching.
• Develop and implement a workforce resourcing plan to ensure operational objectives are met.

Accountabilities

If the incumbent in this role is successful at the job, they will be accountable for the following:

• Distribution Network and servicing customer footprint for effective Route to Market
• Distribution budget and cost management
• Modernisation of distribution services supplied by the company.

To apply or to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Sikhumbuzile Cebekhulu at

We seek a Regional Distribution Sales Manager to join the Sales Team, covering the Northwest Territory accounts.
The products are Connectors and Mil-aero cable assemblies.
Remote from a home office in the Seattle, WA area.
The key responsibilities of this Regional Distribution Sales Manager include, but are not limited to:
• To build and maintain relationships with channel partners (Arrow, Avnet, FDH, Heilind, JRH, TTI, Powell, PEI, and Incora), ensuring growth for the company and our channel partners
• Acts as the key interface between the company and our local distributor partners
o Responsible for developing and maintaining relationships
o Provides technical, pricing, and sales support to these local partners and their customers
o Provides branch product training as necessary
o Presents bi-annual region reviews to responsible company operations
• Responsible for driving double-digit sales (POS) in the territory by consistent monthly review of the Operations POS data monthly.
o Develops joint pipeline/target account lists to grow company share with our nine major channel partners
o Coordinates customer visits with our distribution partners
o Partners with our direct (OEM) sales team to identify and capture opportunities
o Leads QBR's with branch and regional leaders to ensure sales goals and strategies are being met
• Marketing/Factory Interface
o Drives quick and effective pricing from our factory in support of OTD and strategic opportunities
o Coordinates pricing activity with the distribution, marketing and pricing teams
o Coordinates branch visits with company headquarters and other factory resources
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree or relevant field experience
• 2 – 5 years of sales experience in the interconnect industry is preferred
• Customer-facing/field experience preferred
• MS Office experience preferred
• 60% travel, including planes, cars, etc.

The Company is one of the oldest manufacturers of connectors in America.
Our salary is competitive, and the benefits are excellent.

Resume to:

• Oversee all DC operations, including warehousing, distribution, and support services.
• Ensure profitability across all accounts and monitor income vs costs daily.
• Build strong client relationships, lead SLA performance, and attend regular review meetings.
• Proactively manage and report on financial performance, stock integrity, and operational risks.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency and cost savings.
• Maintain SHEQ and BRC compliance standards.
• Develop and lead a high-performing team through training, coaching, and mentoring.

• Relevant Degree
• Solid experience in warehouse and transport operations at a senior level (MUST have management experience)
• Proven ability to manage budgets, analyse financial data, and ensure GP performance.
• Experience with SAP
• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities
• Excellent problem-solving, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Sound understanding of SOP, BCP and workflow development
• Familiarity with health and safety, compliance, and service level requirements
• Challenge: Must be able to grow the team from scratch

The purpose of this position is to optimize deliveries to customers. This position is based in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town and offers a great package with benefits. This is an on-site position at the Distribution Centre, Monday to Friday.

Requirements:

• Matric with Degree or relevant qualification
• Excellent Business English - fluent
• Ability to travel
• Experience in working with senior management
• Advanced computer literacy

Skills and Responsibilities:

• 5 years''' experience in a management position at a Distribution Centre, with specific experience related to deliveries to secondary distribution routes and customers
• Experience in managing a fixed cost budget, route planning and customer queries
• Manage Subordinates - performance management of team members, Leave management, Training and development, Conduct departmental meetings
• Ensure effective deliveries and cost control - Ensure route optimization, Ensure deliveries are executed according to standard operating procedures, Manage and control departmental fixed cost and report variances, Compile personnel and fixed cost budgets, Develop alternative cost effective models to lower c/l cost
• Manage Customer Relations - Conduct customer surveys and implement industry best practise, Attend to customer queries and complaints, Manage customer relations with internal and external customers, Assist in internal and external audits
• Manage Safety - Manage department in terms of OSH Act in security in terms of company policy and procedures

If you are proactive and action-orientated, maintain a high standard and can achieve results, then this opportunity might just be for you. Your strong business acumen will add to this exciting opportunity with a well-established company. If you are serious about your career, then forward your CV by applying directly to this ad. Please note that ONLY suitable candidates will be contacted directly to discuss your CV and skillset. Thank You

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa Proprietary Limited

The role reports to the Country Lead: Distribution Services.

Extent of the role’s involvement in supervision and other team leadership activities

The role has direct reports, the Distribution System Specialist and Logistics Analyst.

Level of interaction within and outside of the company as well as the nature and purpose of the interaction

• Interface with Commercial; Customer Growth Teams; Manufacturing; Supply Chain; Logistics Senior Executive Committee to align on Logistics footprint; Route to Market and volume allocation.
• Interfaces with Finance and Regional Teams to align on budget development and analysis on optimization opportunities to deliver Logistics commitments.
• Interacts with Distribution Centres, Strategic Distributors and Regions to ensure alignment between plans and operational outputs.
• Engages with the Logistics & Distribution Forums to conduct benchmarking, identify and develop best in class ways of work in the Logistics Distribution fraternity.
• Manage engagements with external stakeholders i.e., service providers.
• Aligns with the Demand Planning Team to ensure product availability to agreed customer groupings.

Candidate requirements

• A recognised Tertiary Degree Qualification in Logistics or Transportation management or related.
• Minimum of 5 to 8 years relevant logistics experience.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years leadership and team management experience.
• Experience in Distribution Planning systems and processes development.
• Experience in operating effectively in a matrix organisation with stakeholders across functions at an executive and senior management level as well as between the centre and the regions.

Location and commitments

The role will be based in South Africa, Head Office and is required to work from allocated office.

Responsibilities

Network Design and Support

• Support the annual implementation of the logistics strategy by developing the Distribution network modelling and maintaining the optimal network design.
• Provide ideal and cost-effective shipment locations across Logistics, Manufacturing and Warehouse environments.
• Facilitate the roll-out of the network design to key stakeholders to ensure alignment and influence effective planning.
• Monitor, review, and report on the compliance to Distribution initiatives and advice on appropriate corrective actions to achieve operational efficiency.
• Conduct research (through benchmarking) and adopt specifications and guidelines for operational distribution route to market and distribution services requirements (i.e., modernisation of distribution services).
• Establish comprehensive analytics capabilities for distribution services requirements and advice on optimal cost saving mechanisms (i.e., use heat maps and flow analytics)
• Develop standard operating practices and procedures (i.e., triangulation and glass collection processes etc.).
• Conduct bi-annual reviews of the operating practices by demonstrating the impact of Logistics costs on Manufacturing cost management to ensure mitigations and to meet evolving business requirements.

Distribution Resource Management

• Ensure daily distribution assets are optimally utilised to ensure maximum productivity and reduced financial costs.
• Engage with third parties to ensure productivity requirements are met and there is adherence to internal CCBSA processes.
• Support optimised route to market strategy through effective resource management.
• Identify distribution opportunities to reduce costs year on year.
• Identify Long term distribution services technology requirements for continuous improvement purposes (i.e., Tools).

Budget Management

• Develop the Distribution budget model factoring the influence of movements from Logistics to customer and the impact of production activities to identify continuous improvement opportunities aimed at meeting business requirements.
• Conduct resource reviews across the breath of the business to ensure budget plans are met.
• Monitor the budget planning versus actual for Distribution through short term interval controls to ensure adherence planned expenditure.

People Management

• Ensure the development and implementation of work plans in line with the route to market plans.
• Manage employee and industrial relations to ensure that business objectives are met.
• Ensure that team skills and capability requirements meet the requirements of the CCBSA through active mentoring and coaching.
• Develop and implement a workforce resourcing plan to ensure operational objectives are met.

Accountabilities

If the incumbent in this role is successful at the job, they will be accountable for the following:

• Distribution Network and servicing customer footprint for effective Route to Market
• Distribution budget and cost management
• Modernisation of distribution services supplied by the company.

To apply or to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Sikhumbuzile Cebekhulu at