Distribution Centre Manager (JHB)

Recruiter:

The HR Company

Job Ref:

Dur000396/Kerry

Date posted:

Monday, October 20, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client, a leading Johannesburg based, FMCG distributor (cold and ambient products) requires a Distribution Centre Manager, who will assume full accountability for effective operation and profitability of the DC. This position reports to the Supply Chain Manager.

POSITION INFO:
Duties include:

Inventory management and stock loss investigation and reporting
Management of multiple warehouse teams
KPI management and upskilling
IR and HR resolution
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.
Management of 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 experience advantageous

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