DC Manager Durban

Recruiter:

The HR Company

Job Ref:

Dur000367/Kerry

Date posted:

Monday, September 1, 2025

Location:

Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Leading FMCG distributor (cold and ambient products) requires a Distribution Centre Manager in Durban, who will assume full accountability for effective operation and profitability of the DC. The position reports to the Supply Chain Manager and works with other Department Heads.

POSITION INFO:
Duties include:

Manage inventory
Investigate and report on stock loss
Manage multiple warehouse teams
Manage KPI's and upskilling
Resolve relevant IR and HR matters
Continuously improve the performance of the depot
Manage and measure warehouse performance based on best practice.
Maintain and arrange maintenance for freezer equipment and machinery.
Manage driver and forklift operators (licenses, PDP’s and renewals)
Manage departmental expenses within budget
Display a leadership role in Food safety practices
Comply with all legal requirements, legislations, processes and protocols
Apply best practice methodologies to improve DC operation
Manage the dispatch, tracking and return of over 60+ trucks

Requirements:

- Diploma or Degree in Logistics / Operation / Supply Chain
- 3-5 years Warehouse Management experience
- WMS experience (essential)
- Cold Storage experience (essential)
- ERP system knowledge (Pastel advantageous)
- Transport and Fleet Management advantageous

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