Depot Controller

Tiger Brands; Marble Hall; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Brands in Marble Hall, Limpopo, is seeking a Depot Controller/Driver Salesman to oversee stock, routes, and governance within FMCG logistics. You will lead driver debriefs, manage returns, monitor KPIs, and drive safety, compliance, and on-time delivery.

The role includes induction, risk management, and staff performance focus to control costs and efficiency. Ideal candidates have a Grade 12 and 3+ years in FMCG sales or depot operations, plus proven people management and problem-solving

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Grade 12; a diploma or degree would be preferred.
• At least 3 years sales experience within FMCG.
• At least 5 years' experience as a Depot controller or similar in FMCG.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily driver debriefs and review route performance.
• Manage returns and stock on truck; manage departure times.
• Ensure route optimization and schedules for delivery efficiency.
• Monitor and report on distribution performance metrics.
• Control of weekly wages; staff appraisals and objectives.
• Communicate results and ensure policy adherence; corrective action.

Skills

Sales experience

People management

Problem solving

Education

Grade 12

Diploma or degree preferred

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

What You Will Do

Sales

• Conduct daily driver debriefs utilizing the debrief form to review route performance
• Manage returns and stock on truck
• Manage departure time
• Ensure route optimization and schedules for efficient delivery
• Monitor and report on distribution performance metrics

Governance and Compliance

• Keep up to date with the relevant legislation and best practice with a view ensuring that all relevant Tiger Brands’ policies are up-to-date and templates are compliant
• Control and manage Depot risk programs.
• Implement and excise action plan where audits reveal shortcomings.
• Implement and manage program at Depot

People Management

• Control of weekly wages
• Operational involvement on a daily basis.
• Communicate results and objectives to all staff.
• Staff appraisals and objective setting.
• Ensure that company rules, regulations, policies and procedures are adhered to
• Take corrective action for non-performance
• Create an environment of co-operation and willingness

Risk Management

• Ensure the crew is trained on defensive driving
• Drive the ongoing monitoring, escalation and reporting on risk management issues. Flag all risks and assist in finding solutions

Induction

• Standardize induction for Driver Salesman which covers Job profile and all the requirements of the job/paperwork to be completed
• Induct new driver salesman & van assistants into Albany's way of working (Driver & Van Assistant Job profile) Ensure understanding

Stock Management

• Manage daily stock
• Measure and control stock rotation – FIFO
• Exercise stock reconciliation’s and implement corrective action where necessary

Reporting

• Provision of accurate and timely reports to the lead in accordance with statutory requirements. Use and apply appropriate approved reporting templates.

What You Will Bring To The Table

• Minimum of a Grade 12 but a diploma or degree would be preferred
• At Least 3 Years Sales Experience Within FMCG
• At least 5 years' experience as a Depot controller or similar in FMCG
• People Management skills
• Problem Solving skills
• 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.