Onsite Route Supervisor - FMCG Delivery Lead

Edgexec; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgexec in Gauteng is seeking an Onsite Supervisor to lead a Driver Salesmen team within a direct-store-delivery bakery operation. You will plan routes, manage stock and cash, and uphold customer service standards in a high-volume FMCG environment.

You will balance practical supervision with quick decision-making, drive attendance and compliance, and coach the team to meet sales, service and KPI targets from a single depot.

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 is essential.
• A National Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Management or related field is advantageous.
• 3–5 years operational experience within FMCG distribution, route sales, bakery, DSD or similar.
• At least 1–2 years supervisory or team‑lead experience with people‑management responsibility.
• Experience coordinating a team in a high‑volume operational environment.
• Experience with electronic T&A/WFM platforms such as Workday, SACO, Kronos or equivalents.
• Experience using handheld route or sales devices is advantageous.
• Strong cash‑reconciliation and stock‑control capability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate daily delivery routes across the Driver Salesmen team.
• Monitor departure times, route execution, hit rates and on‑time delivery.
• Oversee stock loading, returns, damages and stales.
• Ensure end‑of‑day stock and cash reconciliation.
• Investigate stock or cash discrepancies and escalate where needed.
• Lead daily driver check‑in/check‑out processes.
• Ensure fleet readiness and basic safety/compliance.
• Provide coaching during ride‑alongs and team briefings.
• Report on KPIs for sales, service, stock and cash accuracy.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Route planning

Stock control

Cash reconciliation

Excel

Communication

Education

National Diploma in Logistics

Matric/Grade 12

Tools

Workday

SACO

Kronos

Handheld devices

Job description

Edgexec in Gauteng is seeking an Onsite Supervisor to lead a Driver Salesmen team within a direct-store-delivery bakery operation. You will plan routes, manage stock and cash, and uphold customer service standards in a high-volume FMCG environment.

You will balance practical supervision with quick decision-making, drive attendance and compliance, and coach the team to meet sales, service and KPI targets from a single depot.