Description:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Distribution and Stores Manager with our FMCG manufacturing client based in the Midlands region, KZN . The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing external stores in the Howick and Midlands areas, ensuring smooth operations, effective staff management, and adherence to company standards
Duties and Responsibilities:
Costing, Margins & Project Accounting
- Effective fleet management
- Accuracy and quality of delivered products
- Monthly review of credit note analysis
- Warehouse management and stock accuracy
- Quality control of stored products/materials
- Stock planning and forecasting
- Building strong customer communication and relationships
- Maintaining inter-branch and inter-departmental relationships locally and nationally
- Managing stores budgets effectively
- Cost analysis through reports and graphs
- Driving continuous efficiency improvements while reducing costs
- Managing individual and team performance, ensuring a healthy workplace climate
- Ensuring a safe working environment and adherence to safety measures
- Maintaining housekeeping standards in all areas of responsibilit y
- Managing food safety standards across all sites
- Enforcing use of personal protective equipment/clothing
- Controlling authorized use of equipment and vehicles, including staff training
- Analyse monthly expenses and operational performance trends
- Prepare trial balance, general ledger and supporting schedules
Minimum Requirements:
- Degree in Supply Chain or related field
- 3 - 5 years ' experience in an FMCG environment
- SAP experience advantageous
- Distribution and Warehouse Management experience essential
- Knowledge of ISO & HACCP procedures, OHS legislation, and their implementation
- Understanding of safety and road traffic legislation
- Ability to develop budgets and apply analytical techniques
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- Intermediate to advanced Excel and computer literacy
- Proven leadership skills with strengths in analytical thinking, communication, conflict handling, delegation, financial acumen, flexibility, integrity, and continuous improvement
- Assertive and enthusiastic leadership style
- Willingness to work late or on weekends when required
Knowledge and Skills:
- Effective individual and team leadership
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Conflict resolution and delegation skills
- Financial and operational acumen
- Commitment to safety, integrity, and continuous improvement
Additional Information:
- Candidates must have their own transport and reside in the PMB or Midlands area or willing to move to the area
- This position is only open to individuals who meet the minimum criteria
Salary: Market-related and commensurate with experience
Requirements:
- Effective fleet management
- Accuracy and quality of delivered products
- Monthly review of credit note analysis
- Warehouse management and stock accuracy
- Quality control of stored products/materials
- Stock planning and forecasting
- Building strong customer communication and relationships
- Maintaining inter-branch and inter-departmental relationships locally and nationally
- Managing stores budgets effectively
- Cost analysis through reports and graphs
- Driving continuous efficiency improvements while reducing costs
- Managing individual and team performance, ensuring a healthy workplace climate
- Ensuring a safe working environment and adherence to safety measures
- Maintaining housekeeping standards in all areas of responsibilit y
- Managing food safety standards across all sites
- Enforcing use of personal protective equipment/clothing
- Controlling authorized use of equipment and vehicles, including staff training
- Analyse monthly expenses and operational performance trends
- Prepare trial balance, general ledger and supporting schedules
- Degree in Supply Chain or related field
- 3 - 5 years ' experience in an FMCG environment
- SAP experience advantageous
- Distribution and Warehouse Management experience essential
- Knowledge of ISO & HACCP procedures, OHS legislation, and their implementation
- Understanding of safety and road traffic legislation
- Ability to develop budgets and apply analytical techniques
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- Intermediate to advanced Excel and computer literacy
- Proven leadership skills with strengths in analytical thinking, communication, conflict handling, delegation, financial acumen, flexibility, integrity, and continuous improvement
- Assertive and enthusiastic leadership style
- Willingness to work late or on weekends when required
- Effective individual and team leadership
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Conflict resolution and delegation skills
- Financial and operational acumen
- Commitment to safety, integrity, and continuous improvement
- Candidates must have their own transport and reside in the PMB or Midlands area or willing to move to the area
- This position is only open to individuals who meet the minimum criteria
17 Feb 2026;
from:
careers24.com