Logistics Controller

KAL Group; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and distribution company is seeking a Logistics Controller in Paarl, Western Cape. The role involves supervising areas within the distribution center, overseeing staff and inventory, and ensuring operational efficiency. Candidates should have NQF 5 or equivalent qualification along with 4 years of related experience and intermediate MS Office skills. A Code 08 Driver's license is required. Join a team that fosters a high-performing culture and adheres to service level agreements.

Qualifications

• 4 years related experience in logistics.
• Code 08 Driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise certain areas within the distribution center.
• Oversee staff, inventory and operational systems.
• Maintain stakeholder relations and ensure adherence to SLA.

Skills

Intermediate MS Office skills

WMS and Blue Yonder experience

Relationship management

Education

NQF 5 or equivalent

Job description

Job title : Logistics Controller

Job Location : Western Cape, Paarl

Deadline : January 02, 2026

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Job Specification

• Reporting to the Senior Manager Logistics, the incumbent would be responsible for supervising certain areas within the distribution center, which includes overseeing staff, inventory and operational & administrative systems and controls.

Minimum Requirements

• NQF 5 or equivalent
• 4 years related experience
• Intermediate MS Office skills and WMS and Blue Yonder experience
• Code 08 Driver's license

Key performance indicators

• The GOLD business imperatives displayed below are to be used as key indicators in sourcing competent candidates for this critical role.

Growth

• Forecasting and planning of resources requirements (people and equipment)
• Forecast and planning of warehousing space allocations requirements to support DC throughput growth
• Forecast and planning of Service Provider (3PL) requirement to support DC throughput growth

Optimisation

• Initiation and execution of DC resources optimization initiative
• Optimising warehousing operations (materials Handling)
• Continuous evaluation of distribution processes and identification of opportunities for improvement
• Execution of policies and standards pertaining to materials handling and ensuring compliance to safety standards

Leveraging Culture & Diversity

• Set performance expectations provide guidance and foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture
• Maintain internal and external stakeholder relations
• Responsible for relationship management with stakeholders and ensures adherence to service level agreement

Digital Transformation

• Leveraging advanced system technologies to enhance the efficiency of the DC
• Monitoring of system service provider support
• Maintaining accurate inventory records and executing inventory control measures to minimize discrepancies and losses
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