DISPATCH MANAGER â FMCG MANUFACTURING

West Coast Personnel; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast Personnel is seeking an experienced Dispatch Supervisor in Paarl to lead daily dispatch operations within an FMCG manufacturing environment. You will ensure safety, stock control, and FIFO compliance while coordinating drivers and loaders to meet delivery timelines.

The role requires 4 years of dispatch experience, a logistics certification, and a valid driver’s license, with strong planning and team leadership skills to drive performance under pressure.

Qualifications

• 4 years dispatch experience in FMCG manufacturing.
• Relevant logistics certification (e.g., Certified in Logistics) preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong planning, organisational and stock control skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate and direct a diverse ops team.
• Composure under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Practical problem‑solving and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily dispatch operations with health and safety, inventory controls and FIFO.
• Lead and coordinate drivers, loaders, stock coordinators and workers per policies.
• Control stock volumes, conduct weekly stocktakes, investigate discrepancies.
• Ensure correct products and quantities are loaded and dispatched.
• Monitor weighbridge variance reports and address irregularities.
• Plan daily truck routes and coordinate delivery logistics.
• Oversee fleet requirements including vehicle maintenance.

Skills

Dispatch experience

Logistics knowledge

Valid driver’s license

Planning & organisation

Team leadership

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Logistics certification

Job description

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily dispatch operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements, inventory controls and FIFO principles
• Lead and coordinate drivers, loaders, stock coordinators and general workers, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures
• Control stock volumes, conduct weekly stocktakes and investigate discrepancies
• Ensure the correct products and quantities are accurately loaded and dispatched
• Monitor weighbridge variance reports and address irregularities
• Plan daily truck routes and coordinate delivery logistics
• Oversee fleet requirements, including monitoring vehicle maintenance

What youâll need

• 4 yearsâ dispatch experience within the FMCG manufacturing industry
• A relevant logistics certification, such as Certified in Logistics , would be advantageous
• A valid driverâs licence
• Strong planning, organisational and stock control skills
• The ability to lead, motivate and direct a diverse operational team
• Confidence working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines
• A practical approach to problem-solving and strong attention to detail