Job Description

How You'll Make An Impact

This is a leadership role that combines strategy with hands-on management. Step into a fast-paced role where you'll be the driving force behind people, processes, costs, and compliance across multiple distribution centres. You'll lead the charge on continuous improvement, ensuring operations run smoothly and efficiently.

What You'll Be Doing

Oversee operations across multiple distribution centres, setting clear performance targets and ensuring plans align with reality--while swiftly addressing any gaps. Develop and implement sustainable strategies that drive efficiency and reduce costs without sacrificing service delivery. Manage budgets, expenses, fuel usage, and fleet requirements with precision and accountability. Maintain stock accuracy, optimise warehouse space, and enforce FEFO compliance to keep inventory fresh and moving. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless, end-to-end supply chain. Uphold compliance with food safety standards, OHS regulations, and company policies at all times. Lead, coach, and motivate your team to achieve KPIs while fostering professional growth and development.

Why Montego?

We're Africa's leading pet nutrition brand, rapidly expanding into international markets. Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and market leadership in the pet care industry.

What We're Looking For

A Bachelor of Commerce or Supply Chain Management degree (NQF 7). At least 5-10 years' experience in Distribution Management, plus 5 years in people management. A full Code B driver's licence. Strong knowledge of distribution and logistics best practice, budget management, food safety, OHS, fleet, and warehouse management. Confidence with ERP, TMS, and execution management systems. Strategic thinker with sharp planning and forecasting skills. Decisive, proactive, and calm under pressure. Excellent communicator and collaborator with the ability to build strong relationships across teams. * Detail-oriented yet commercially minded, with a sense of urgency to get things done.