About the position
Package & Remuneration
JOB DESCRIPTION
The N'dabeni Distribution Hub is seeking dynamic and driven Controllers (Level 2 Manager) to join our high-performance logistics team. As a Controller, you will be responsible for managing the daily performance of operational teams within your assigned functional area, ensuring optimal flow, accuracy, and output in line with business objectives.
Responsibilities
- Managing the output of Supervisors and Clerks across multiple teams.
- Monitor and guide output and workforce planning and scheduling
- Driving teams to meet and exceed daily and weekly performance targets.
- Planning and managing the flow of information and merchandise across and through teams, within available processing space.
- Liaising with line managers and business units regarding order allocations, priorities, and product launches.
- Managing performance, training, development, and industrial relations within your area.
- Ensuring compliance with Group Logistics Best Operating Practice (BOP) standards.
- Identifying and proposing solutions for operational inefficiencies within and between teams.
- Summarising daily activities into weekly reporting, incorporating Key Performance Areas (KPAs).
Qualifications and Experience
- Matric (Grade 12) essential
- Has a post-matric qualification in Supply Chain Management / Logistics & Warehouse Management / Retail Business Management (Advantageous)
- 3-5 years of leadership experience in a supply chain, warehousing, or distribution environment.
- Proven experience managing teams and driving performance through others.
- Strong understanding of DC operations and logistics best practices.
- Analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and strong communication skills.
- Hands-on leadership style with a focus on continuous improvement and team development.
Skills:
- Legislative Framework Alignment
- Sourcing Strategy Development
- Supplier Strategy Development
- Global Sourcing
- Inventory/Supply Management
- Requirements Analysis
- Vendor Management
Behaviours:
- Forms, develops and leads a group of individuals toward the achievement of a common team objective
- Applies market and business insights in order to drive organisational objectives
- Conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
- Creates an environment that fosters and nurtures a culture of creativity which drives success
- Consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions
- Understands and navigates dynamics created by processes, systems, and people
- Sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results
- Takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed-upon performance targets
- Understands and applies financial concepts and principles to make informed financial decisions
- Interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
- Assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
- Develop plans and prioritise initiatives that align with the organisational goals and objectives
Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.
