Field-Based Depot & Fuel Logistics Manager

Sasso Consulting; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 391,000 - 502,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel & accommodation covered

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Sasso Consulting in Johannesburg, SA, seeks an experienced Depot Liaison Manager. This field-based role focuses on securing favorable depot commercial terms, managing relationships with depot owners and operators, and driving service delivery improvements across national routes.

The role requires strong negotiation, stakeholder management and an understanding of fuel distribution logistics. Travel across South Africa is essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in fuel distribution or depot operations.
• Experience negotiating supplier pricing and commercial agreements.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Sound understanding of commercial pricing, purchasing volumes and service delivery.
• Experience managing supplier agreements and resolving service issues.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently across multiple locations.
• Own reliable vehicle and willingness to travel across SA.

Responsibilities

• Build and strengthen depot relationships with owners and operators.
• Conduct on-site visits to depot stakeholders and monitor service delivery.
• Negotiate competitive fuel prices and terms with depot operators.
• Analyze pricing, volumes and performance across routes; recommend improvements.
• Develop depot coverage and onboarding with partners; coordinate onboarding.
• Maintain SLAs and compliance; coordinate with Finance and Operations.

Skills

Commercial Negotiation & Supplier Mgmt

Fuel Industry Knowledge

Transport Logistics Knowledge

Relationship Building

Commercial Analysis & Cost Optim?

Depot Network Development

Operational Problem-Solving

Contract & SLA Management

Independent Field-Based Management

Communication & Reporting

Job description

Sasso Consulting in Johannesburg, SA, seeks an experienced Depot Liaison Manager. This field-based role focuses on securing favorable depot commercial terms, managing relationships with depot owners and operators, and driving service delivery improvements across national routes.

The role requires strong negotiation, stakeholder management and an understanding of fuel distribution logistics. Travel across South Africa is essential.