Functional Head Logistics

Hungry Lion Fast Foods (Pty) Ltd; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A growing QSR business is seeking a highly experienced Functional Head of Logistics to lead and optimize end-to-end supply chain and logistics operations. The role is essential for ensuring uninterrupted supply, cost efficiency, and high service levels across all restaurants. The ideal candidate will have 10–15+ years of logistics/supply chain experience, notably in QSR or FMCG, and proven leadership capabilities managing multi-location logistics networks.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of logistics/supply chain experience, significant exposure to QSR, FMCG or food retail.
• Proven leadership experience managing multi-location logistics networks.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute logistics and distribution strategies aligned with business growth plans.
• Oversee transportation and last-mile delivery.
• Ensure timely and cost-effective movement of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods to outlets.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Cold chain knowledge

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, or related field

MBA preferred

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Functional Head of Logistics to lead and optimize end-to-end supply chain and logistics operations for our growing QSR business. The role is critical in ensuring uninterrupted supply, cost efficiency, and service excellence across all restaurant locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute logistics and distribution strategies aligned with business growth plans
• Oversee transportation, and last-mile delivery
• Understand and comply with licenses/permits/ authority approvals of all goods
• Oversee all see, air and land transportation
• Oversee transportation of Capex goods, consumable and trade goods
• Ensure timely and cost-effective movement of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods to outlets
• Build and manage relationships with 3PLs, transporters, and key logistics partners
• Drive KPIs, and performance dashboards to improve service levels and reduce costs
• Ensure compliance with food safety, regulatory, and quality standards
  Lead, mentor, and develop logistics team Collaborate closely with procurement, operations, finance, and expansion teams
• Support new store openings and network expansion with scalable logistics solutions
  

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, or related field (MBA preferred)
• 10–15+ years of logistics/supply chain experience, with significant exposure to QSR, FMCG or food retail
• Proven leadership experience managing multi-location logistics networks
• Strong knowledge of cold chain, vendor management, and cost optimization
  Excellent analytical, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment