Depot Operations Lead – FMCG Distribution & Fleet

Tiger Consumer Brands Ltd.

South Africa

On-site

ZAR 350,000 - 550,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Tiger Consumer Brands Ltd. is seeking an experienced Depot Manager to lead distribution operations. You will drive sales targets, manage routes, and ensure optimal shelf availability and on-time deliveries across depots.

Responsibilities include developing new markets, coordinating promotions, and controlling costs, with a focus on compliant operations and safety. This role suits an FMCG professional with strong leadership and route-management skills.

Qualifications

  • Experience: Five years sales and depot management experience in an FMCG environment.
  • Grade 12
  • Degree or diploma preferred

Responsibilities

  • Manage sales and depot operations to achieve targets.
  • Achieve bread and Tinkie sales targets for depot.
  • Identify and develop new markets.
  • Conduct route surveys and capture requirements on route riding app.
  • Work with customers to ensure shelves are not under- or overstocked.
  • Ensure on-time in-full deliveries with quality product.
  • Coordinate in-store promotions.
  • Oversee expense management and route viability surveys.
  • Manage driver balances, daily settlements and POD controls.

Skills

Sales management
Depot management
FMCG experience

Education

Grade 12
Degree or diploma preferred

Job description

Tiger Consumer Brands Ltd. is seeking an experienced Depot Manager to lead distribution operations. You will drive sales targets, manage routes, and ensure optimal shelf availability and on-time deliveries across depots.

Responsibilities include developing new markets, coordinating promotions, and controlling costs, with a focus on compliant operations and safety. This role suits an FMCG professional with strong leadership and route-management skills.

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