Outbound Logistics Manager – OTIF & Cost Optimizer

Genie; Durban North; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Genie is seeking a capable Logistics/Outbound Operations Manager to take full responsibility for outbound warehousing, dispatch, stock control, and related functions at the Cape Town branch. The role focuses on ensuring compliance and customer satisfaction through efficient operations and KPI-driven performance.

You will manage picking, packing, distribution, reporting, and staff, while optimising routes and costs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years solid outbound (despatch) or logistics experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Degree or diploma in Operations, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management is essential.
• Reliable own transport and a valid driving licence.
• Detail-oriented with excellent planning skills.
• Knowledge of stock control, reporting variances.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in staff management.

Responsibilities

• Generate daily OTIF reports based on the previous day's picking slips.
• Review the back order list to ensure stock arrivals are dispatched and due dates are met.
• Allocate vehicles daily based on delivery areas, weights, and pallets per order.
• Calculate customer/trip gross profit and cost per kilogram to ensure profitability.
• Monitor delivery routes to maximise truck space, reduce costs, and minimise overtime.
• Obtain courier quotes for outlying orders and select cost-effective methods.
• Share scanned invoices and waybills with customers and the credit controller.
• Review daily vehicle check sheets to record mileage and identify vehicle or tyre issues.
• Monitor daily mileage per vehicle to stay within bands and minimise hire costs.
• Ensure vehicles are serviced at appropriate intervals.
• Check tracker app to verify overtime capture and payment.
• Monitor trackers to ensure safe driving and efficient routes.
• Complete daily vehicle loading sheets and trip sheets per vehicle.
• Capture Inter-Warehouse Requisitions when stock moves to other branches.
• Process orders and ensure customer deliveries are fulfilled.
• Reconcile fuel and courier accounts.
• Assist with machinery quotes, invoices, and delivery planning.
• Receive customers' cash payments and verify before handing over to accounts.

Skills

Outbound logistics

Despatch operations

Stock control

Staff management

Planning

Attention to detail

Valid driving licence

Own transport

Education

Degree or diploma in Operations, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management

Job description

Genie is seeking a capable Logistics/Outbound Operations Manager to take full responsibility for outbound warehousing, dispatch, stock control, and related functions at the Cape Town branch. The role focuses on ensuring compliance and customer satisfaction through efficient operations and KPI-driven performance.

You will manage picking, packing, distribution, reporting, and staff, while optimising routes and costs.