Job Description

Depot Manager - DurbanRCL Foods is recruiting for a driven, highly energized, distribution and people orientated Depot Manager within the baking business unit.The suitable candidate will be required to ensure that the Kokstad team at the depot meet required customer service level within the operational budget. The depot manager will also ensure that depot and distribution processes are executed in accordance with health, safety and quality standards.This role will be based in Kokstad and reporting to the Regional Operations & Procurement Manager.Duties & ResponsibilitiesOperational DutiesManaging the day to day operations of the depotEnsure compliance to Standard Operating Procedures in terms of dispatch, cash office, logistics and salesEnsure depot adheres to food and health and safety requirementsEnsure adherence to storage and transportation legislationLogisticsPlan delivery routes to ensure optimal efficiencyLiaise with Fleet Manager to ensure company fleet is in good working condition at all timesEnsure company fleet is clean at all timesEnsure good record keeping for company fleetSalesWork with sales team to set targets and encourage sales growth in the regionEnsure excellent customer service and swift resolution of customer complaints and problemsVisit key customers and prospective new customers to increase sales volumesWork with sales team to minimize returnsWork with sales team to prevent crate losses and ensure full crate recoveryAdministrationInvestigate driver shortages on cash upAdminister disciplinary action on driver cash shortages where neccessaryAssist to prepare annual budgetMonitor actual verses budgeted spend and take action when out of linePresent monthly report of Depot KPIxe2x80x99s and explain variancesImplement action plans to improve performance indicators.General office administration which includes filing and employee administrationPeople ManagementSet daily objectives for staff, ensuring full productivity and value add to the businessManage staff performance weekly and give regular feedback, taking disciplinary action when necessary and giving recognition where itxe2x80x99s due.Conduct formal performance reviews twice yearlyHold weekly meetings with staffLeave planning, ensuring no leave is lostEnsure rosters in place for teamParticipate in recruitment of new employeesGeneralAttend monthly meetings with Durban management teamMinimum RequirementsEducationGrade 12Tertiary qualification in Logistics or Supply Chain Management is advantageousSkillsAbility to read, write, understand and communicate in English.Good numeracyGood computer literacy xe2x80x93 especially Excel and e-mail ExperienceMinimum 5 years supervisory/management experience in distributionFMCG experienceExperience working with JDE advantageous

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