Distribution Supervisor at Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd

About the position

Our client based in Montague Gardens is urgently looking for a Distribution Manager to join their team.

The purpose of this role is to ensure delivery of finished goods to Local and Export Customers, Branches, and Agents is executed on time and in full (OTIF).Oversee all distribution functions and workflows to ensure they are performed accurately, efficiently, and timeously in alignment with business and customer requirements.

Key performance areas and indicators:

• POD and Route Administration
  
• Budget and Cost Efficiency
  
• Fleet Maintenance and Compliance
  
• Waybill and Delivery Accuracy
  
• Managerial Backup
  
• OTIF
  
• Loading of FGDS for Branch/Agents
  
• Loading of Local Delivery Fleet
  
• Stock Accuracy and Control
  
• Stock taking and Inventory Management
  
• Staff Management and Development

Requirements

• Matric Certificate required
  
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Operations Management is advantageous
  
• 3–6 years’ experience in a manufacturing or logistics/distribution environment
  
• Experience working in a global multinational company is preferred
  

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of warehouse, dispatch, and transport processes.
  
• Ability to use route planning, courier, and fleet systems effectively.
  
• Proficient in compiling operational reports and analyzing discrepancies.
  
• Understanding of fleet compliance, POD administration, and third-party logistics.
  

Desired Skills:

• Logistics
• Supply Chain
• Operations Management

Desired Qualification Level:

• Diploma

About The Employer:

We are passionate professionals driven to provide Payroll and HR solutions that deliver true business value to your organisation. 
Our proven track record and expertise will enable you to maximise your return on investment on any Sage Payroll & HR implementation. 

Partner with a Talent Team that suits your customised needs. Recruiting top talent is a powerful and reliable foundation of strength in any business. When partnered with the best recruitment team, it’s an opportunity for long-term growth, and can bring companies a competitive advantage in their industry. 

Red Ember Technology is a Certified Sage Platinum Business Partner, here to support any Sage client with the extra value-added services to complement and support their Sage products. 
The Red Ember Recruitment team has combined Payroll, HR and Finance industry-specific experience, customised to the Sage products, as well as vast experience supporting various other products and industries. 
Red Ember Recruitment can assist on any level of recruitment, from Interns to Executive placements, bulk recruitment, response handling, or specialised headhunting.

Employer & Job Benefits:

• Medical Aid
• provident fund