Distribution Manager

Recruitment Solutions; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A distribution company in Cape Town seeks an experienced Delivery Service Manager to optimize deliveries to customers. The role involves managing budget and performance, ensuring efficient operations, and maintaining customer relations. Candidates should possess a relevant qualification and at least 5 years of managerial experience in a distribution environment. This is an on-site position with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive package

Benefits

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in a management role at a Distribution Centre.
• Fluency in Business English.
• Ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Optimize deliveries to customers.
• Manage performance and training of subordinates.
• Ensure effective deliveries and cost control.

Skills

Management skills

Budget management

Route planning

Computer literacy

Customer relations

Education

Relevant qualification or degree

Job description

SUMMARY :

Opportunity for an experienced Delivery Service Manager with specific expertise in deliveries to secondary distribution routes and customers.

POSITION INFO :

The purpose of this position is to optimize deliveries to customers. It is based in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town and offers a competitive package with benefits. This is an on-site role at the Distribution Centre, working Monday to Friday.

Requirements :

• Matric with a relevant qualification or degree
• Fluent in Business English
• Ability to travel as required
• Experience working with senior management
• Advanced computer literacy

Skills and Responsibilities :

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a management role at a Distribution Centre, specifically related to deliveries to secondary routes and customers
• Experience managing a fixed cost budget, route planning, and handling customer queries
• Manage subordinates, including performance management, leave management, training, and departmental meetings
• Ensure effective deliveries and cost control through route optimization, adherence to SOPs, managing departmental costs, budgeting, and developing cost-effective models
• Manage customer relations by conducting surveys, addressing queries and complaints, and maintaining relationships with internal and external customers; assist in audits
• Oversee safety compliance in accordance with OSH Act and company policies

If you are proactive, action-oriented, maintain high standards, and can deliver results, this opportunity could be ideal for you. Your strong business acumen will be valuable in this role with a well-established company. If interested, please submit your CV by applying directly to this ad. Only suitable candidates will be contacted for further discussion. Thank you.