OTIFNE Logistics Controller - Eastern Cape

Famous Brands; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Famous Brands is seeking a Distribution Controller to oversee daily outbound operations at our distribution network in South Africa. You will coordinate delivery routes, monitor OTIFNE performance, and ensure driver compliance and safe operation while controlling costs and resources.

The role focuses on fleet and driver management, documentation accuracy, and collaboration with warehouse teams to maintain smooth, on-time deliveries in accordance with food safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Senior Certificate/ Grade 12 (Matric) - essential.
• Logistics / Transport / Supply Chain qualification - advantageous.
• Experience in FMCG or food distribution preferred.
• 2 - 5 years' transport or distribution control experience.
• Route planning and Route execution system experience.
• ERP system experience.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch and control daily delivery routes and schedules.
• Monitor route execution and escalate delays or issues.
• Ensure delivery documentation is accurate and issued on time.
• Register and issue equipment, devices and tools to staff.
• Check vehicle availability, roadworthiness, and service status.
• Plan maintenance to minimise downtime in fleet.
• Monitor driver attendance, licensing, PDP validity, and hours.
• Enforce driving-time and rest; ensure legal compliance.
• Escalate mechanical issues and coordinate with maintenance.
• Track OTIF delivery performance and route adherence.
• Resolve delivery exceptions and liaise with customer service and warehouse.
• Maintain professional driver conduct and brand representation.
• Control overtime, fuel usage and lease hire.
• Coordinate resources to align OT and deliver time reports; avoid illegal OT.
• Maintain daily, weekly, monthly distribution reports.
• Participate in internal audits and corrective actions.
• Act as key link between Gate, Warehouse, Drivers, Route planning and Fleet management.
• Communicate changes, incidents, and priorities clearly and timely.

Skills

Route planning

Route execution system experience

ERP experience

Transport distribution experience

FMCG distribution knowledge

Education

Senior Certificate/Grade 12

Logistics/Transport qualification

Job description

Famous Brands is seeking a Distribution Controller to oversee daily outbound operations at our distribution network in South Africa. You will coordinate delivery routes, monitor OTIFNE performance, and ensure driver compliance and safe operation while controlling costs and resources.

The role focuses on fleet and driver management, documentation accuracy, and collaboration with warehouse teams to maintain smooth, on-time deliveries in accordance with food safety regulations.