Distribution Team Leader

Boardroom Appointments; Pinetown; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments in KwaZulu-Natal seeks a Logistics Supervisor to lead delivery operations, schedule staff, and ensure service standards. Matric minimum with logistics qualifications and 2–3 years supervisory experience, plus SAP/Word/Excel proficiency and a valid Code 08 license.

Oversee route planning, vehicle maintenance, safety compliance, and performance reporting while building strong relationships with customers and teams, including weekend shifts when required.

Qualifications

• Matric minimum; Logistics Diploma or Supply Chain Degree advantageous.
• Experience in Distribution & Transport and FMCG is essential.
• Computer packages experience at an intermediate level (Word, Excel).
• Strong ability to organise and manage own time and processes.
• Ability to build relationships quickly and effectively.
• Proven track record of managing logistics.
• Must be able to Saturdays when weekend deliveries are required.
• Driver's license (Code 08).
• SAP experience advantageous.
• 2-3 years supervisory or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain outstanding customer service and customer service relationships.
• Ensuring high quality delivery standards.
• Ensuring that all vehicles are roadworthy.
• Maintain an excellent standard of housekeeping.
• Supervising & scheduling of staff and monitoring of time keeping.
• Training & development of staff.
• Managing staff performance, driver evaluation and debriefing.
• Planning of daily routes and ensuring that no vehicles deviate from designated routes.
• Ensuring a 98% service efficiency rate and reporting on exceptions.
• Complies with requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Complies with all Rules and Regulations of the National Road Traffic Act.
• Ensure that all returned stock is documented daily.

Skills

Distribution & Transport

FMCG experience

Time management

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Logistics management

Supervisory experience

Weekend availability

Drivers license

Education

Matric minimum

Logistics Diploma or Supply Chain Degree advantageous

Tools

SAP

Word

Excel

Job description

• Matric minimum, Logistics Diploma or Supply Chain Degree advantageous


• Experience in Distribution & Transport and FMCG is essential.


• Computer packages experience at an intermediate level (Word, Excel)


• Strong ability to organise and manage own time and processes.


• An ability to build relationships quickly and effectively.


• A proven track record of managing logistics.


• Must be able to Saturdays when weekend deliveries are required.
  


• Drivers license (Code 08)


• SAP experience advantageous


• 2 3 years Supervisory or Management experience

Responsibilities:

• Maintain outstanding customer service and customer service relationships.


• Ensuring high quality delivery standards.


• Ensuring that all vehicles are roadworthy.


• Maintain an excellent standard of housekeeping.


• Supervising & scheduling of staff and monitoring of time keeping.


• Training & development of staff.


• Managing staff performance, driver evaluation and debriefing.


• Planning of daily routes and ensuring that no vehicles deviate from designated routes.


• Ensuring a 98% service efficiency rate and reporting on exceptions.


• Complies with requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.


• Complies with all Rules and Regulations of the National Road Traffic Act.


• Ensure that all returned stock is documented daily.