Logistics Executive (FMCG / Supply Chain)
The Recruitment Guy (Pty) Ltd
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Title: Logistics Executive
Area: Northern KwaZulu-Natal (Surrounding Region)
Industry: FMCG Supply Chain / Cold Chain / Production / Manufacturing
Ref No.: TRG 2476
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 a senior Logistics Executive to take full ownership of logistics and distribution within a high-volume FMCG cold chain environment. Permanent employment based in Northern KZN. This is a strategic + operational leadership role, responsible for ensuring efficient, cost-effective and time-critical delivery of perishable goods across distribution networks.
- Full responsibility for logistics strategy and execution
- Oversee distribution, transport planning, routing and fleet coordination
- Manage cold chain compliance and temperature-controlled logistics
- Optimize delivery schedules, route planning and cost efficiencies
- Lead and manage logistics, dispatch and transport teams
- Monitor KPIs: delivery turnaround times, fuel usage, vehicle utilization
- Implement systems and controls to reduce losses and inefficiencies
- Coordinate closely with production, warehouse and sales teams
- Manage third-party transporters and service providers
- Budget management and cost control across logistics operations
- Ensure compliance with safety, legal and transport regulations
- Continuous improvement of logistics systems and processes
- Degree / Diploma in Logistics / Supply Chain / Transport Management
- 8–10+ years’ experience in FMCG logistics (cold chain highly advantageous)
- Proven experience at management / executive level
- Strong fleet and distribution management experience
- Experience with logistics systems / ERP / route planning tools
- Strong leadership and people management capability
- High-level analytical and operational planning skills
- Financial and cost management experience
- Ability to work in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments
- Stable employment history required
- Traceable & contactable references
- Local residency or relocation required
- Submit CV (Word / PDF) to therecruitmentguy @ outlook .com, Ref # (TRG 2476).
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 2476) 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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