Despatch Manager (FMCG / Supply Chain)
The Recruitment Guy (Pty) Ltd
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Title: Despatch Manager
Area: Northern KZN region
Industry: FMCG Supply Chain / Cold Chain / Production / Manufacturing
Ref No.: TRG 2474
Salary: Market related TCTC available/negotiable
Start Date: As soon as possible
Type: Permanent
Special Instructions: Preference for stable career history within structured production / FMCG environments
An opportunity exists for an experienced DESPATCH MANAGER within a FMCG cold chain operation, responsible for overseeing warehouse, fridges, and outbound distribution activities, based in Northern KZN.
This role is critical to ensuring accurate, time-sensitive despatch of perishable goods, aligned to production and logistics schedules.
- Manage daily despatch, receiving, and warehouse operations
- Oversee cold storage (fridge) operations and stock integrity
- Drive stock control, stock rotation (FIFO), and inventory accuracy
- Lead large teams across despatch, stores, and warehouse functions
- Ensure accurate and timely loading of vehicles for distribution
- Monitor KPIs: dispatch accuracy, stock losses, productivity
- Implement process improvements and cost-saving initiatives
- Manage warehouse layout, space utilization, and workflow
- Coordinate closely with logistics, production, and sales teams
- Ensure compliance with safety, hygiene, and operational standards
- Manage returns, damages, and reconciliation processes
- Report on operational performance and efficiencies
- Diploma / Degree in Supply Chain / Warehouse Management (advantageous)
- 5–8+ years’ FMCG warehouse/despatch experience
- 3+ years’ experience managing large teams (100+ staff advantageous)
- Strong stock control and inventory management experience
- Experience with ERP/WMS systems (SAP / Mosaic / Similar)
- Advanced Excel and reporting capability
- Strong leadership and organizational skills
- Ability to work in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments
- Understanding of cold chain and perishable goods handling
- Stable employment history required
- Traceable & contactable references
- Local residency or relocation required
- Submit CV (Word / PDF) to therecruitmentguy @ outlook .com, Ref # (TRG 2474).
Salary: Market related TCTC available/negotiable
Start Date: As soon as possible
Type: Permanent
Special Instructions: Preference for stable career history within structured production / FMCG environments
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
- Only applications from suitably experienced candidates who meet the requirements of this vacancy will be considered.
- Interested candidates must submit their updated CV (Word / PDF) via email to ***email_hidden***, quoting the correct Ref. Number (TRG 2474) in the subject line.
Please attach all relevant supporting documentation, including (where applicable):
- Tertiary and secondary qualifications
- Professional memberships and/or partnerships
- Trade, training, and/or in-house certificates
- Relevant operating, vehicle, hardware, or equipment licences
- Previous employment references with contactable details
- Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates who meet the minimum requirements.
- If you do not receive feedback within three (3) weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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