Depot Manager (JHB East Rand)

AFGRI Equipment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Depot Manager to oversee daily operations and ensure operational efficiency. In this pivotal role, you will manage assets, budgeting, and client relationships while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in administration within a manufacturing or FMCG environment, with excellent analytical and planning skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic setting, where your contributions will help drive success and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 5 years of administration experience in a manufacturing/FMCG environment.
• Experience in an animal feed environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations to ensure efficiency and achieve targets.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial processes.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Stress and crisis management

Numerical skills

Strong analytical skills

Computer literacy

Planning and organizing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree/National Diploma in Management

Business Administration or equivalent qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job title : Depot Manager (JHB East Rand)

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : May 05, 2025

Description

The incumbent will be responsible for managing the daily operations of the depot to ensure operational efficiency and the achievement of operational targets.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree/National Diploma in Management or Business Administration or equivalent qualification
• 5 years administration experience in a manufacturing/FMCG environment
• Experience in an animal feed environment will be an advantage

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Manage operational assets including stock, vehicles, consumables, and maintenance requirements of vehicles and stock.
• Responsible for budgeting, forecasting revenue, and profitability and ensuring prescribed financial processes are implemented and adhered to.
• Manage delivery costs, plan and ensure effective delivery and distribution of stock.
• Build and maintain sound relationships with internal and external clients and ensure that client queries and complaints are resolved timeously.
• Manage bulk deliveries from Eloff factory that needs to be bagged off in 10, 40 or 50kg bags with recons per batch.
• Detailed recon on FIFO on bagged product with stapelkaart per product. No expired stock.
• Ensure minimum stock level is kept at all times. Update list every 3 months & quantities with TA’s.
• Detailed recon of rework per product. Must be split per product group, mash and pellets to go back to Eloff factory for rework.
• Optimum utilization of bag offline & reduce downtime.
• Manage the optimum utilization of delivery vehicles.
• Manage waste generation and stock losses.
• Do job observations per activity & change if need be.
• Overall responsibility for ensuring compliance with and maintaining health and safety standards in line with legislative requirements and company policy.
• Manage employee key performance areas, identify training and development requirements, and ensure fair disciplinary action to address deviations.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Stress and crisis management
• Numerical skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Computer literacy, highly competent in Excel
• Must have planning, organizing and prioritizing skills

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Assertive
• Self-starter who is positively motivated
• Must be diligent and innovative
• Be a Team Player
• Good communication abilities
• Attention to detail

Closing Date

07 April 2025