Job Description

Listing reference:

021028

Listing status:

Online

Apply by:

24 August 2025

Position summary

Industry:

Distribution, Transport & Logistics

Job category:

FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location:

Gauteng

Contract:

Permanent

Remuneration:

Market Related

EE position:

Yes

About our company

Clicks Group

Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to take on the role of General Manager at our Centurion Distribution Centre, the largest and most complex facility in our network which plays a vital role in supporting our national retail operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and is passionate about leading teams, improving processes, and delivering service excellence.

Job description

Job Purpose

To lead and optimise the operations of the Centurion Distribution Centre by ensuring efficient, safe and customer-focused distribution that supports national retail performance, drives business growth and enables supply chain excellence.

Job Objectives

To lead the Centurion DC's financial performance by managing profit and loss, budgeting, and cost control, ensuring sustainable growth for the business and value for shareholders over the long term. To deliver exceptional customer service by ensuring on-time, in-full and quality deliveries to enhance customer satisfaction. To optimise the logistics network by balancing availability, cost and inventory, enabling a responsive and integrated supply chain approach. To drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement through innovation and process enhancement, improving execution and reducing risk across the distribution centre. To identify and implement business opportunities that create competitive advantage and profit growth, to support the business's strategic objectives. To build strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders through cross-functional collaboration in line with logistics and business objectives. To drive compliance with health, safety and regulatory standards to maintain a safe work environment. To develop high-performing, diverse teams by building competence and capacity, fostering a culture of growth and inclusion across all levels of the DC. To achieve shrinkage and wastage targets through effective controls and accountability to support financial performance. To maintain and uphold SHEQ standards, ensuring the DC meets all regulatory and internal compliance requirements.

Minimum requirements

Knowledge (ESSENTIAL)

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) functionality, integration and optimization Retail distribution logistics, singles picking, replenishment cycles and seasonal demand Inventory management (stock accuracy, shrinkage control, and forecasting) Transport and fleet management, including contract negotiation as well as route optimisation Financial management, including budgeting, cost control and P&L accountability Data analytics and reporting, leveraging KPIs, dashboards and business intelligence tools to drive decision-making Digital transformation, with experience in automation and technology-driven process improvements Project management and leading cross-functional initiatives SHEQ compliance, ensuring adherence to safety, health, environmental and quality standards Knowledge of COIDA and labour legislation to drive workplace safety and regulatory compliance Risk mitigation strategies, including asset protection, contingency planning and business continuity planning Knowledge and ability to lead in a unionized environment and resolve labour disputes effectively Building high-performing, diverse and engaged teams

Experience (ESSENTIAL)

5-8 years' experience in a senior leadership role within logistics or operations, preferably in a retail distribution environment Proven experience managing a large-scale site (44,000 m) with high-volume throughput 3-5 years hands-on operational logistics experience Demonstrated success in leading teams in a unionized environment Strong background in warehouse management within retail distribution Track record in WMS implementation or rollout, including change management and system integration Experience in complex fine picking operations with a focus on accuracy and speed Experience in digital transformation and operational optimisation, including automation, data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

3 year Bachelor's Degree (NQF Level 7 or higher) in one of the following fields, Logistics/Supply Chain Management/Operations Management/Industrial Engineering)

Competencies

Leading and Supervising Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations Applying Expertise and Technology Analysing Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking * Persuading and Influencing