Logistics Manager (Cape Town)

Econo Foods; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading FMCG company as a Logistics Manager, where your expertise will drive the efficiency of our distribution and warehouse operations in Cape Town. This role emphasizes strategic planning, team leadership, and a commitment to quality and safety in handling temperature-sensitive products. You'll collaborate across departments to optimize processes and improve customer experiences, all while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. If you're passionate about logistics and looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in logistics management with a focus on temperature-sensitive products.
• Strong understanding of inventory control and warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement logistics strategies to optimize supply chain efficiency.
• Oversee warehouse operations, ensuring effective storage and dispatch.

Skills

Lean Logistics

Inventory Management

Leadership Skills

Customer-Centric Approach

Process Optimization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management

Relevant Certifications (e.g., APICS, Six Sigma)

Job description

Econofoods is a leading FMCG (Frozen Foods) company dedicated to providing high-quality products at unbeatable prices to our customers. Every. Single. Day. With a strong commitment to excellence, simplicity, and our colourful people working at Econofoods, we seek a dynamic and strategic leader to join our team.

At Econofoods, we constantly ask ourselves “How can I help?” Serving our customers respectfully and treating them like family is key to our success. We value humility, collaboration, ownership, continuous learning, and appreciation, which are central to our unique Ho Hola Culture.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Logistics Manager to oversee warehouse, distribution, and fish processing operations for our chilled, frozen, and ambient products at the Econofoods Distribution Centre in Cape Town. The successful candidate will ensure the smooth flow of goods from our distribution centres to retail stores and foodservice/wholesale customers, optimize processes for efficiency, manage the team for optimal performance, and maintain the integrity of temperature-sensitive products. Experience in lean logistics, inventory management, and strong leadership skills are essential, along with a customer-centric approach and commitment to excellent service delivery.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strategic Planning: Develop and implement regional logistics strategies aligned with overall business objectives to optimize the supply chain for all product types.
2. Warehouse Management: Oversee daily warehouse operations, ensuring efficient storage, picking, packing, and dispatch. Implement inventory control best practices to minimize losses.
3. Distribution: Coordinate transportation and distribution, optimize routes and schedules, manage fleet maintenance, and ensure excellent customer experiences.
4. Quality Assurance and Safety: Enforce quality control and food safety measures, address quality issues promptly, and maintain a safe work environment.
5. Compliance: Ensure adherence to local and regional regulations related to temperature-sensitive goods, stay updated on industry standards, and monitor compliance across departments.
6. Cost Management: Identify cost-saving opportunities, manage regional logistics budgets, and improve operational efficiency.
7. Team Leadership: Lead, motivate, and develop the logistics team, fostering continuous improvement and accountability.
8. Collaboration: Work effectively with stock planning, sales, retail, and supply partners.
9. Change Management: Implement logistics innovations swiftly, ensuring stakeholder alignment and accountability in a fast-paced environment.