Job Description

An established cold storage company is looking for a Distribution Supervisor to join their team. The position is based in Montague Gardens.The main purpose of this position is to manage and oversee the operational distribution function of frozen and/or fresh products to the designated clients. It will be expected of the successful applicant to be able to plan, manage and administrate the distribution process. The individual will need to be able to problem solve under intense pressure and find the most effective and efficient method to deal with ever present challenges within the FMCG industry. This position will be most suitable for an individual who can function under pressure and remain goal directed regardless of the size of the challenges.

• Plan and allocate routes for deliveries and collections.
• Strategic resources management in drivers and vehicles to insure maximum capacity.
• Cost efficiency management of the distribution activities.
• Client satisfaction though time monitoring and service.
• Manage and Monitoring vehicle and drivers
• Ensure fleet maintenance on the visual and mechanical functions.
• Liaise with sales and trading team.
• Reporting on distribution related functions and activities.
• Ensure functional and dependability temperature control of fleet.
• Overseeing the correct procedure and interpretation of related documents (GRVs, invoicing and PODs etc).
• Implementation and maintenance of required systems and procedures.
• Ensuring security measures are up to date and monitored.
• Communicate and co-ordinate with warehouse

• Grade 12
• A tertiary qualification within supply chain or logistics will be beneficial
• Experience in the FMGC industry. Must have most of the experience at a supervisory level
• Able to manage a large team of drivers
• Intricate knowledge (roads and geography)
• Deadline driven
• Sound distribution and logistics knowledge.
• Proven record within the relevant FMCG industry/ Cold Storage
• Computer literate
• Must have good communication and interpersonal skills
• Willing to work long hours and weekends when required
• General knowledge of the trading function and transport related activities
• Own transport essential
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Implementation and maintenance of required systems and procedures.
• Ensuring security measures are up to date and monitored.
• Communicate and co-ordinate with warehouse

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