Permanent - Depot/Warehouse General Manager - Orange Farm - South Africa We are looking for a suitably qualified Depot Manager to join a Depot in Orange Farm. The successful candidate will coordinate the dispatch of bread and other FMCG products to customers, retail outlets, etc. The duties of the successful candidate will include but not limited to development of itineraries for deliveries that best meet the needs of prompt delivery, effective use of vehicles, fuel consumption, management of employees and overall management of the depot. Strong experience in IR and Human Resources is a plus. Responsibilities Ensure profitability of the Depot. Work with team to ensure correct receipt and dispatch of bread as per SOP. Manage and monitor sales targets, and monitor market trends per channel. Ensure monthly sales and operational planning. Manage and monitor efficiencies of all warehouse products including bread returns, crates, etc. Manage and monitor site expenditure such as ordering of promotional items, consumables, fuel, overtime, etc. Prepare and analyze monthly site performance reports and identify areas for improvement. Ensure compliance to all Depot SOP's. Develop staff coaching and succession plans. Manage the security on site. Work with the Marketing Department to grow brand strategy through promotional activities and CSI initiatives. Ensure excellent customer service delivery through building and maintaining stakeholder relations in all channels Manage relationships with Top End Grocers (TEG) customers and Supplier of products Manage relationships with Local & Traditional (L&T) customers Instill and manage discipline of the Depot Ensure consistent and compliance with company policies and values by all Depot Staff Act as a Coach and Mentor to Depot Staff Assist Sales Teams to open new routes to the market Ensure efficient stock management systems are in place including managing returns, expired products, daily balancing, etc. Specific Outputs Planned distribution including products, people, vehicles, routes and Customers Optimized fleet utilization Executing Customer service delivery including queries Managed Team, equipment and vehicles including crates and pallets Managed customer relationships and optimized service delivery through sales team Minimum Experience 5-8 years relevant experience preferably in a Bread Warehouse or Depot Management. Transport management will be an advantage. Competencies Requirement Business Policies, Processes and Procedures Industry knowledge (FMCG) Product/Portfolio knowledge Attention to detail Communication – both verbal and written Conflict handling and leadership Organizing and planning Excellent analytical skills IT and Financial literacy IR and HR knowledge (Advantage) Qualifications National Diploma in Business Administration or Transport Management Logistics or equivalent SAP or Sage accounting system is preferred but not a must.
5-8 years relevant experience preferably in a Bread Warehouse or Depot Management. Transport management will be an advantage. National Diploma in Business Administration or Transport Management Logistics or equivalent
What Qualification Business Administration or Transport Management Lo
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