Depot Manager , Bakeries , KZN at Tiger Brands

THE JOB AT A GLANCE:

• Manage the Tiger’s distribution depot

RESPONSIBILITIES
WHAT YOU WILL DO

 Sales Management

•  Achieve bread and Tinkie sales targets for depot
•  Identify and develop new markets
•  Conduct route surveys and capture all requirements on route riding App.
•  Work with customers to ensure shelves are not under or over stocked.
•  Ensure on time in full deliveries with a quality product.
•  Coordinate in-store promotions.

 Financial management

•  Expense management
•  Conduct route Viability surveys.
•  Wage and overtime cost management
•  Manage driver balances, daily settlements and POD controls in line with company requirements.
•  Driver cash deposits are done timeously and in full as per company requirements.

 Human Resources Management

•  Performance management of drivers and VA’s.
•  Manage conflict resolution
•  Oversee the consistent application, enforcement and management of discipline at the depot
•  Ensure compliance to relevant employment legislation and company policies

 Health and Safety

•  Ensure compliance to OHS act.
•  Ensure compliance to any other regulations e.g., Covid-19
•  On time reporting and investigation of all incidents and accidents.

 Site Management

•  Ensure that the housekeeping is maintained on the site
•  Report any structural, electrical or sewage defects on the site to the landlord and Bakery Manager.
•  Inspect and sign off any work conducted by outside contractors.
•  Assets management on site
•  Crate control

 Security 

•  Oversee security on site
•  Ensure security do proper stock verification.
•  Ensure security only allow authorized people on site with your approval.
•  Ensure security only allow assets to leave the site with your approval.
•  Security to identify any staff members under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

 Stock Management

•  Balance stock and returns daily
•  First in first out stock rotation.
•  No excess stock on truck
•  Returns within target.
•  Minimal damages

QUALIFICATIONS
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience

•  Five years Depot controller/manager experience in an FMCG environment, preferably in a similar role within bakeries
•  Gr12 or equivalent
•  Relevant Tertiary qualification