Depot Controller: Ulundi

Tiger Brands; Ulundi; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Brands in Ulundi, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks an experienced Depot Sales and Distribution Manager to lead day-to-day operations of our FMCG depot, drive sales targets, optimize routes and ensure on-time deliveries of bread and Tinkie products.

The role requires five years of depot management in FMCG, a Grade 12 or higher, with a preference for a diploma or degree. You will manage driver performance, cost controls, safety compliance, stock integrity and customer promotions.

Qualifications

• Five years sales and depot management experience in FMCG.
• Grade 12 as a minimum education; diploma/degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Achieve bread and Tinkie sales targets for depot.
• Identify and develop new markets.
• Conduct route surveys and capture route requirements.
• Ensure on-time in-full deliveries with quality product.
• Coordinate in-store promotions.
• Manage driver balances, daily settlements and POD controls.

Skills

Sales management

Depot management

FMCG experience

Education

Grade 12

Diploma or degree preferred

Job description

Manage the Tiger’s distribution depot**WHAT YOU WILL DO:** **Sales Management**Achieve bread and Tinkie sales targets for depotIdentify and develop new marketsConduct 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 managementConduct route Viability surveys.Wage and overtime cost managementManage 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 resolutionOversee the consistent application, enforcement and management of discipline at the depotEnsure 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-19On time reporting and investigation of all incidents and accidents **Site Management**Ensure that the housekeeping is maintained on the siteReport 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 siteCrate control **Security**Oversee security on siteEnsure 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 cleanlinessReport any defects to the Fleet Manager.Fuel usage to be monitored and exceptions reported to the Fleet manager. **Stock Management**Balance stock and returns dailyFirst in first out stock rotation.No excess stock on truckReturns within target.Minimal damages **WHAT YOU WILL RBING TO THE TABLE:** **Experience**Five years sales and depot management experience in an FMCG environmentGrade 12Degree or diploma preferred