Strategic Depot Operations & Finance Controller

The South African Breweries; Empangeni; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The South African Breweries is seeking an experienced Depot Operations Manager to lead and optimise our depot’s business and financial plans. You will oversee warehousing, distribution, asset protection, and cash management while developing staff and ensuring safety and compliance.

With at least 6 years in management, logistics, warehousing and finance, you’ll drive efficiency, improve information systems and negotiate service contracts, all within SAB/ABInBev’s inclusive culture and enterprise

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years experience including management, logistics, distribution/warehousing and finance.
• Team leadership experience in a warehouse/distribution setting is essential.
• Strong communication, verbal and written.
• Proven ability to evaluate financial performance and budgets.
• Able to plan, organise and lead complex operations.
• Demonstrated risk management and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements and manages business and financial plans and budgets.
• Ensure resource management and achievement of business targets.
• Oversees the Warehouse to ensure stock availability and quality.
• Oversees the Distribution function to ensure planned volume targets are met.
• Manages subordinates, monitors industrial relations and ensures compliance with legislative requirements.
• Oversees and controls cash management.
• Manages training and development of staff.
• Ensures a safe and healthy working environment and asset protection.
• Negotiates and manages service contracts (e.g. cleaning, catering).
• Optimise information systems within the Depot.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Financial evaluation

Planning

Delegation

Organisational skills

Education

Appropriate tertiary qualification

Job description

The South African Breweries is seeking an experienced Depot Operations Manager to lead and optimise our depot’s business and financial plans. You will oversee warehousing, distribution, asset protection, and cash management while developing staff and ensuring safety and compliance.

With at least 6 years in management, logistics, warehousing and finance, you’ll drive efficiency, improve information systems and negotiate service contracts, all within SAB/ABInBev’s inclusive culture and enterprise