Distribution Centre Manager - Montague Gardens, Cape Town

Snolink Logistics (Pty) Ltd. is currently search for an experienced and results-driven Distribution Centre Manager to lead and manage all aspects of our Distribution Centre operations based in Montague Gardens, Cape Town.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring operational excellence and efficiency while ensuring business objectives and performance standards are met.

The successful candidate will bring strong operational leadership experience within a high-volume FMCG, Logistics, Warehousing, or Cold Storage Environment and possess the ability to drive performance through people, processes, and systems.

• Develop and implement the annual Distribution Centre operational strategy and business plan.
• Lead all receiving, storage, inventory control, picking, dispatch, and transport operations.
• Drive warehouse productivity, labour utilisation, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, investigations, and stock control processes.
• Minimise stock losses, damages, and shrinkage through effective operational controls.
• Ensure fleet, refrigeration units, and warehouse equipment are maintained and operational.
• Manage procurement, preventative maintenance, and replacement planning of operational assets.
• Monitor operational KPIs and implement corrective actions to improve overall performance.
• Prepare and manage operational and capital budgets.
• Control overtime expenditure and operating costs.
• Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and operational efficiencies.
• Report on budget performance and cost management initiatives.
• Achieve OTIF (On Time In Full) delivery targets and contractual SLA requirements.
• Reduce customer claims, re-deliveries, and service failures.
• Maintain strong customer relationships through regular engagement.
• Support customer onboarding and new business implementation.
• Drive customer satisfaction through proactive service improvement.
• Support customer retention and operational support for commercial growth.
• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and company policies.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, and customer food safety requirements.
• Maintain cold chain integrity across all receiving, storage, and dispatch activities.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene, and quality standards are consistently maintained.
• Lead food safety audits, inspections, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Ensure warehouse operations remain audit-ready at all times.
• Promote a culture of safety and compliance throughout the operation.
• Lead continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Drive warehouse process optimisation and productivity enhancements.
• Develop capacity plans and operational forecasts.
• Implement and monitor improvement projects that deliver measurable business value.
• Promote innovation and best practice across the operation.
• Lead, coach, and develop managers, supervisors, and operational teams.
• Manage performance, succession planning, and workforce capability development.
• Drive employee engagement, accountability, and performance excellence.
• Manage employee relations, absenteeism, and training compliance.
• Foster a culture aligned with Snolink's values and leadership expectations.

• A Senior (Metric) Certificate, Grade 12 or Equivalent - Compulsory.
• A National Diploma or Degree on NQF level 7 in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or related field.
• Minimum of 8 to 10 years' of management experience within the FMCG, Cold Storage, Warehousing or Distribution and Logistics Environment - Advantageous.
• Proven experience managing warehousing, fleet, inventory, and cold chain operations.
• Experience working with Warehouse Management Systems, Enterprise Resource Planning, and operational reporting systems.
• Strong budgeting, cost control, and financial management experience.
• Demonstrated leadership of large operational teams.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic Leadership
• Financial Acumen
• Customer Focus
• Operational Planning & Execution
• Inventory & Warehouse Management
• Cold Chain & Food Safety Management
• People Development
• Performance Management
• Decision Making
• Communication & Stakeholder Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Report Writing

Behaviours and Attributes

• Strong leadership and motivational skills
• Results-driven and performance-focused
• Highly adaptable and resilientStrong analytical and problem-solving capability
• High levels of integrity and professionalism
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment

Market Related.

Shjould you be interested in the Advertised position and meet the minimum requirements, please submit your job application, resume or job application together with your cover letter outlining your suitability via our recruitment email address: ***email_hidden***

Should you not hear from our Recruitment Team within a period of two (2) week from date of application, please consider your application as being unsuccessful.

The Closing Date and Time for all job application will be: 06 August 2026 @ 23:59PM.

Snolink Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Company Values: Ownership | Excellence | Integrity | Collaboration | Innovation