Depot Manager - Empangeni

Role Overview

An FMCG distribution business is seeking a Depot Manager to take ownership of depot operations, people, service and commercial performance.

This position combines day-to-day delivery with accurate administration, timely follow-through and professional coordination with the people and teams who rely on the role.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to take ownership of the following areas:

• Manage depot budgets, stock, dispatch and service levels. Maintain clear records, communicate progress and escalate exceptions promptly where required.
• Lead the depot team and coordinate transport and warehouse activity. Maintain clear records, communicate progress and escalate exceptions promptly where required.
• Maintain customer relationships and resolve delivery or operational issues. Maintain clear records, communicate progress and escalate exceptions promptly where required.
• Monitor controls, reporting, safety and continuous improvement actions. Maintain clear records, communicate progress and escalate exceptions promptly where required.

Requirements

Applicants should be able to demonstrate the following capabilities in a structured, deadline-driven working environment:

• Experience managing a depot, warehouse or distribution operation. Apply sound judgement, dependable follow-through and a collaborative working style.
• Strong people leadership and operational planning skills. Apply sound judgement, dependable follow-through and a collaborative working style.
• Understanding of stock, transport and customer-service processes. Apply sound judgement, dependable follow-through and a collaborative working style.
• Commercial awareness and confident reporting ability. Apply sound judgement, dependable follow-through and a collaborative working style.

Success Profile

Success in this role will come from combining technical or functional competence with sound organisation, clear communication, attention to detail and a consistent focus on quality, service and safe working practices.