Regional Distribution, Warehouse and Fleet Manager

Kerry Kopp Consulting; Durban; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Kopp Consulting in Durban seeks a Senior Distribution and Fleet Manager to oversee fleet and distribution operations. You will lead a sales team, manage warehouses, investigate delivery issues, and ensure cost-effective logistics aligned with quality standards.

Extensive experience in warehouse/distribution, strong Excel and SAP skills, and the ability to coordinate multiple tasks are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Relevant Supply chain degree essential.
• MS Office literacy essential; advanced Excel advantageous.
• SAP experience advantageous.
• 10+ years in warehouse and distribution/transport, 5+ in management.
• Knowledge of heavy commercial vehicles.
• FMCG experience advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with a lateral-thinking mindset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure fleet management aligns with RTQS and RTMS; justify fleet purchases.
• Lead internal sales team and ensure excellent customer service.
• Oversee raw materials warehouses and teams to Polyoak standards.
• Investigate returns, delivery failures, and incomplete loads with clear communication.
• Develop annual budgets and manage within parameters.
• Implement systems to reduce and control costs.
• Maintain morale and employee engagement.
• Report monthly logistics benchmarks and operating costs.
• Foster strong inter-branch relationships as a problem-solver.
• Ensure FSSC, ISO and company standards are maintained.

Skills

Leadership

Multitasking

Team management

Education

Supply chain degree

Tools

MS Office

Excel

SAP

Job description

Senior Distribution and Fleet Manager

Durban KZN

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensuring effective fleet management aligned with RTQS and RTMS, with well-prepared justifications for commercial fleet purchases, including regional assets.
• Managing internal sales team and ensuring excellent customer service
• Managing raw materials warehouses and teams to Polyoak standards
• Investigating all customer returns, delivery failures, and incomplete loads with effective communication
• Compiling motivated annual budgets and maintaining them within budget parameters
• Implementing systems to reduce, measure, and manage costs effectively
• Actively managing morale and employee engagement
• Reporting monthly benchmarks of logistics ratios and operating costs
• Maintaining excellent inter-branch relationships as a solution provider
• Ensuring FSSC, ISO, and company standards are maintained

Requirements:

• Relevant Supply chain degree essential
• Computer literacy (MS Office) essential; with advanced Excel skills advantageous
• SAP experience advantageous
• At least 10 years’ experience in warehouse and distribution/transport industry; 5 in management
• Knowledge of heavy commercial vehicles (mechanical and maintenance)
• Experience in the FMCG advantageous
• Lateral thinking and ability to manage array of tasks simultaneously