Distribution Centre Manager

-; Kareeberg Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 450 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in Northern Cape is seeking a Warehouse and Logistics Manager to oversee operations across two warehouses and ensure compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in warehousing and logistics, with 5-10 years of experience in an FMCG environment. Responsibilities include managing logistics efficiency, stock management, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in warehousing and logistics in an FMCG environment.
• Advanced understanding of contract management.
• People management and development experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage 2 warehouses ensuring operational excellence and customer service.
• Ensure compliance with HSEQ and local by-laws.
• Oversee logistics and transport activities for efficiency.

Skills

Management

Negotiation

Conflict Resolution

Stock Management

Transportation

Cost Management

Education

Diploma/Degree in Logistics/Transportation/Engineering/Supply Chain

Tools

WMS

SAP MRP

Job description

Context & Environment

Manage 2 warehouses (LMP and DDC). Stock rotation and slow-moving stock in the product life cycle, building an operational excellence culture and passionately deliver customer service within all sector SLA's and enforce MOQ's. A diverse customer market ranging from B2B, OEM, DIY, Mining, and Manufacturing as well as retail network with a diverse SLA requirement and a SKU range of more than 350 items.

Activities

HSEQ

To ensure constant adherence and compliance to company HSEQ and security standards, local by-laws, standards and legislation. Promote safe working practices and be an advocate for a safe working environment. Effectively manage and minimise HSE risk within area of responsibility by ensuring compliance with all HSE Policies, rules, guidelines and legal requirements, reporting near misses, and contributing positively to the company HSE KPIs and risk reduction strategies. Ensure all business partners are aligned to all relevant health, safety, environmental, and quality standards including Maestro, Patrom, and all required reporting and continuous improvement initiatives. Adhere to action plans on recommendations and ensure follow up and compliance of such programs.

People Management

Direct work schedules to provide business continuity during absence periods. Manage third party staff to improve primary transport utilization.

Governance

Ensure effective risk management and internal control, including asset management for the area of indirect responsibility, and compliance of business partners and contractors. Follow up and close findings emanating from various audits and ensure compliance with group purchasing policies.

Lubricants product deployment and operations at the Durban Distribution Centre and Lubricants Manufacturing Plant (LMP)

Achieve the optimal mix of services and cost in the storage, handling, and distribution of lubricants to local and export customers. Manage and monitor the logistics and transport activities to ensure efficiency by reducing cost and delivery cycle times and ensuring optimal customer service levels (OTIF). Monitor stock levels using SAP and MRP systems, amend sales orders, goods issuing, and generate invoices. Monitor in transit deliveries (inbound & outbound) and ensure closure within specified timeframes. Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to meet and exceed targets. Coordinate monthly stock count activities in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, compile and complete stock recons, and close variances on stock deficits. Report monthly on mass balance meetings. Assist external auditors in yearly stock counts. Coordinate warehouse and transport activities with 3PLs providers. Audit and verify transport invoices, liaise with accounts payable and transport vendors. Identify, report, and provide rework and disposal solutions for dead stock, manage write‑offs. Support primary loading out of LMP and drive maximum throughput. Assist with load planning for all depots and ISPs. Constant engagement with relevant depots, ISPs, transporters, production planning department, and sales stakeholders. Manage Chep pallets and IBCs. Ensure stock counts and recons are done time‑on‑time. Ensure routine meetings are held (sales, supply chain, production, management).

Continuous Improvement

Nurture a culture of continual improvement in the team.

Candidate Profile

• Appropriate business or tertiary qualification Diploma/Degree (preference for Logistics/Transportation/Engineering/Supply Chain).
• 5 - 10 years experience in warehousing and logistics in an FMCG environment.
• Applied management, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Advanced understanding of contract management and outsourced functions management.
• Advanced understanding of WMS and SAP MRP functionality.
• People management and development experience.
• Extensive experience in stock management and transportation.
• Cost management experience.

Additional Information

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.

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TotalEnergies is an equal opportunity employer and all applicants that meet the specified criteria will receive consideration for employment without discriminating unfairly on any arbitrary ground, including but not limited to race, gender, sex, ethnic or social origin, colour, sexual orientation, age, disability, religious conscience belief, political opinion, culture, language, marital status, or family responsibility.