Senior Regional Logistics & 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

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.