Logistics Manager

Recruiter:

The HR Company

Job Ref:

Dur000550/Kerry

Date posted:

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Location:

Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client, a national food manufacturer requires a Logistics Manager at its Durban manufacturing plant. The incumbent will be responsible for managing the on-time-in-full (OTIF) replenishment of it's perishable finished product range to its industrial customers, nationally and cross-border. Other responsibilities Include: management of stock levels across national sites whilst ensuring the product maintains its integrity; management of cross dock movements from DBN to JHB and management of stock of other key ingredients to national depots. Reporting to National Logistics Manager.

POSITION INFO:
Key Functions Manage supply and safety stock levels to nationwide customer base Manage product POD\/Invoice devices Maintain weekly product delivery schedules for 3 main national sites. Manage the 3rd Party transportation contract, together with the National Logistics Manager - inclusive of fleet and people related operations Track turnaround times and utilization of internal product fleet Plan key customer production based on Business Unit weekly requirements Manage the bulk dispatch of product to depots Management of the Durban Cold Room Assist with weekly SOPs planning in conjunction with the National Logistics Manager Compile and manage feedback on internal complaints systems Manage the supply and safety stock of unblended product to JHB and CPT Manage the distribution of intermediate bulk product to JHB in accordance with Ops Business Unit requirements. Manage Consumer product range with the Business Units' and depot teams - inclusive of cross border deliveries. Reporting on weekly reconciliations, delivery and route costs. Manage actual vs. budget relating to product cross docking and depot replenishment deliverables Management of pallet procurement and usage for production and national rotation Manage the implementation of Food Safety and ISO polices and requirements Key Requirements Min grade 12 certificate, with a relevant tertiary qualification e.g. BCom or BSc degree preferred Post grad qualification - will be an advantage 5+ years' people management experience in an FMCG environment with relevant Quality, Food Safety and Safety Systems interface preferred Knowledge of cold chain supply preferred The position will require national travel

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