Depot Controller: Nelspruit

Tiger Brands; White River; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Brands in White River, Mpumalanga, is seeking a Depot/Logistics Manager to oversee service quality, plan depot activities, and manage end-to-end supply chain operations. You will lead and train staff, drive improvements, and ensure budgets and cash controls are maintained.

The role requires FMCG logistics experience, strong management principles, and computer literacy to support multi-functional activities within a dynamic depot environment.

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent required.
• 3 years managerial experience in FMCG logistics/commercial environment.
• Ability to plan, develop and implement depot planning and administration.
• Ability to drive and manage key activities on a multi-functional basis.
• Sound understanding of management principles.
• Computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain service quality.
• Plan and control depots functions.
• Manage supply chain functions.
• Inventory and stock management.
• Team management - supervise and train staff, foster a positive work environment.
• Cash management.
• Compile and monitor budget activities.

Skills

Multi-functional leadership

Change management

Planning & administration

Team management

Budget awareness

Computer literate

Education

Matric or equivalent

Job description

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

Managing an appropriate logistics & commercial strategy for the depot region, delivering superior internal and external customer service

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Manage and maintain service quality
• Plan and control depots functions
• Manage supply chain functions
• Inventory and stock management
• Team management - Manage team performance, Supervise and train staff, Foster positive work environment
• Cash management
• Compile and monitor budget activities

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:

• Matric or equivalent
• Ability to manage, develop and implement depot planning and administration.
• Ability to drive and manage key activities on a multi-functional basis
• Ability to implement change processes and strategies
• Sound understanding of management principles
• Computer literate
• 3 years managerial experience in a FMCG logistics/commercial environment with operational exposure

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.