National Distribution Manager

Distribution / Transport / Logistics / Supply Chain
Cape Town – Western Cape – South Africa

Join a well-established manufacturing and distribution business where you will take full responsibility for leading a national warehousing and distribution function.
 
Reporting to senior leadership, you will lead a national warehousing and distribution operation. You will drive operational excellence across the business.
 
You will ensure exceptional customer service, inventory accuracy, cost control and on-time delivery. You will also lead high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment.
 
Minimum Requirements
  • Relevant Degree or Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing or a related discipline.
  • 10–12 years’ senior warehousing and distribution experience.
  • Essential: Proven success managing a national warehouse and distribution operation within a manufacturing, FMCG or similarly complex environment.
  • Strong experience in inventory management, distribution planning, third-party logistics and ERP systems.
  • Demonstrated leadership of large operational teams with a continuous improvement mindset.
 
Key Result Areas:
  • Lead national warehouse and distribution operations.
  • Drive inventory accuracy, warehouse efficiency and service delivery.
  • Manage transport and third-party logistics partners.
  • Oversee budgets, operational reporting and performance metrics.
  • Develop and coach management teams while embedding a culture of accountability, safety and continuous improvement.
  • Build strong relationships across operations, production, sales and customer service to ensure on-time, in-full delivery and outstanding customer satisfaction.