Depot Controller: Ulundi

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Ulundi, Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal, ZAF
In-Office
Senior level
Retail • Manufacturing
The Role
Manage an FMCG distribution depot, overseeing sales targets, route development, deliveries, customer stock levels, expenses, driver settlements, personnel performance, health and safety, site security, fleet operations, inventory control, returns, and asset management. Ensure regulatory and company-policy compliance while maintaining delivery quality, minimizing stock damage, and controlling depot costs.
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It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

Manage the Tiger’s distribution depot

WHAT YOU WILL DO:


Sales Management

Achieve bread and Tinkie sales targets for depot

Identify and develop new markets

Conduct route surveys and capture all requirements on route riding App.

Work with customers to ensure shelves are not under or over stocked.

Ensure on time in full deliveries with a quality product.

Coordinate in-store promotions.


Financial management

Expense management

Conduct route Viability surveys.

Wage and overtime cost management

Manage driver balances, daily settlements and POD controls in line with company requirements.

Driver cash deposits are done timeously and in full as per company requirements.


Human Resources Management

Performance management of drivers and VA’s.

Manage conflict resolution

Oversee the consistent application, enforcement and management of discipline at the depot

Ensure compliance to relevant employment legislation and company policies


Health and Safety

Ensure compliance to OHS act.

Ensure compliance to any other regulations e.g., Covid-19

On time reporting and investigation of all incidents and accidents


Site Management

Ensure that the housekeeping is maintained on the site

Report any structural, electrical or sewage defects on the site to the landlord and Bakery Manager.

Inspect and sign off any work conducted by outside contractors.

Assets management on site

Crate control


Security 

Oversee security on site

Ensure security do proper stock verification.

Ensure security only allow authorized people on site with your approval.

Ensure security only allow assets to leave the site with your approval.

Security to identify any staff members under the influence of alcohol or drugs.


Fleet Management

Ensure daily truck checks are conducted by drivers.

Only allow authorised drivers to operate company vehicles.

Truck cleanliness

Report any defects to the Fleet Manager.

Fuel usage to be monitored and exceptions reported to the Fleet manager.


Stock Management

Balance stock and returns daily

First in first out stock rotation.

No excess stock on truck

Returns within target.

Minimal damages


WHAT YOU WILL RBING TO THE TABLE:


Experience

Five years sales and depot management experience in an FMCG environment

Grade 12

Degree or diploma preferred


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In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

Skills Required

  • Five years of sales and depot management experience in an FMCG environment
  • Grade 12
  • Degree or diploma
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The Company
HQ: Bryanston
7,958 Employees
Year Founded: 1920

What We Do

Our portfolio of iconic household brands is the vehicle for our mission. As one of Africa's largest listed FMCG manufacturers, our core business is ensuring these everyday foods and beverages nourish lives from the biggest cities to the smallest villages. Our iconic brands are well-known in South Africa, and our products cater for every meal and occasion. Our portfolio also includes leading brands in the home and personal care segments, and we have a growing presence in Africa. Our purpose is to nourish and nurture more lives every day. The Tiger Brands product range remain consumer favourites year-after-year including brands like Koo, Fattis and Monis, Jungle Oats, All Gold, Purity, Oros, Ingrams, Doom and Tastic Rice. Read our Privacy Policy here for when you share your contact information with us: https://www.tigerbrands.com/contact-us

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