Outbound Logistics Manager

Fruitways; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Fruitways is seeking an Outbound Logistics Manager for our packhouse in the Grabouw area. You will lead planning, dispatch, budget control, and system optimisation, while ensuring data integrity and compliance with OHS and food safety standards.

The role requires directing a team and driving process improvements across logistics operations. We value an analytical, deadline-driven professional with a strong background in stock management and warehousing, plus proficiency in Vitrax and RF scanning

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Logistics or Supply Chain Management preferred (Diploma or Degree).
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role (preferably in similar industry).
• Strong understanding of stock management and warehousing systems and processes.
• Good understanding of fruit handling protocols.
• Thorough understanding of the OHS Act.
• Intermediate Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate weekly pallet logistics, ensuring loading capacity, dispatch schedules, and cold chain management align with Marketing's demands.
• Manage the departmental budget, forecasting, monitoring expense accounts, and reporting on deviations to senior management.
• Drive continuous improvement of pallet stock processes, storage, and handling systems to boost operational efficiency.
• Oversee and optimise use of the Vitrax system, proposing enhancements to improve accuracy and process flow.
• Analyse materials handling equipment (forklifts, RF scanners, warehouse racking) to identify inefficiencies and lead cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensure data integrity and quality within the Vitrax database to support reliable, informed business decisions.
• Maintain compliance with Health & Safety (OHS Act) and food safety standards (BRC & HACCP) across the site.
• Lead, develop, and motivate the logistics team, managing performance, training, and succession planning.

Skills

Stock management

Warehousing systems

OHS Act knowledge

Excel

Education

Diploma or Degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Vitrax system

RF scanners

Job description

Fruitways is a leading agri-business in South Africa. We specialise in the growing, packing and marketing of apples and pears to retailers, traders and wholesalers around the globe.

OUTBOUND LOGISTICS MANAGER

We have an exciting career opportunity for an analytical, deadline-driven and compliance-focused individual as an Outbound Logistics Manager for our packhouse in the Grabouw area. Reporting to the GM, you will play a vital role in leading the Logistics department, overseeing planning and dispatch, budget control, process and systems optimisation, data integrity, and team management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate weekly pallet logistics, ensuring loading capacity, dispatch schedules, and cold chain management align with Marketing's demands
• Manage the departmental budget, forecasting, monitoring expense accounts, and reporting on deviations to senior management
• Drive continuous improvement of pallet stock processes, storage, and handling systems to boost operational efficiency
• Oversee and optimise use of the Vitrax system, proposing enhancements to improve accuracy and process flow
• Analyse materials handling equipment (forklifts, RF scanners, warehouse racking) to identify inefficiencies and lead cost-saving initiatives
• Ensure data integrity and quality within the Vitrax database to support reliable, informed business decisions
• Maintain compliance with Health & Safety (OHS Act) and food safety standards (BRC & HACCP) across the site
• Lead, develop, and motivate the logistics team, managing performance, training, and succession planning

Requirements

• Tertiary Qualification in Logistics or Supply Chain Management preferred (Diploma or Degree)
• At least 5 years’ experience in similar role (preferably in similar industry)
• Strong understanding of stock management and warehousing systems and processes
• Good understanding of Fruit handling protocols
• Thorough understanding of OHS Act
• Intermediate Excel skills

The Fruitways Group’s employment equity requirements will be considered in evaluating candidates.