Computer Skills E-Mail,MS Excel,MS PowerPoint,MS Word,SAGE,SAP
Industry Consumer Products - FMCG
City Ermelo, Mpumalanga
Province Mpumalanga
Job Description We are looking for a suitably qualified Depot Manager to join a Depot in Ermelo. 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.ResponsibilitiesEnsure 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 channelsManage relationships with Top End Grocers (TEG) customers and Supplier of productsManage relationships with Local & Traditional (L&T) customersInstill and manage discipline of the DepotEnsure consistent and compliance with company policies and values by all Depot StaffAct as a Coach and Mentor to Depot StaffAssist Sales Teams to open new routes to the marketEnsure efficient stock management systems are in place including managing returns, expired products, daily balancing, etc.Specific OutputsPlanned distribution including products, people, vehicles, routes and CustomersOptimized fleet utilizationExecuting Customer service delivery including queriesManaged Team, equipment and vehicles including crates and palletsManaged customer relationships and optimized service delivery through sales teamMinimum Experience5-8 years relevant experience preferably in a Bread Warehouse or Depot Management. Transport management will be an advantage.Competencies RequirementBusiness Policies, Processes and ProceduresIndustry knowledge (FMCG)Product/Portfolio knowledgeAttention to detailCommunication – both verbal and writtenConflict handling and leadershipOrganizing and planningExcellent analytical skillsIT and Financial literacyIR and HR knowledge (Advantage)QualificationsNational Diploma in Business Administration or Transport Management Logistics or equivalentSAP or Sage accounting system is preferred but not a must.
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Inherent Requirements 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 Logistics or equivalent
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