Distribution Centre Manager

MPRTC Recruitment

Location
Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
Minimum qualification
Diploma
Closing date

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In brief

**Overview** MPRTC Recruitment is seeking a Distribution Centre Manager for their client, a company in the logistics industry. This is a pivotal role that requires an individual to lead operations with precision, adaptability, and strategic insight. The position is suited for a professional who thrives in fast-changing environments and can manage a Distribution Centre as if it were their own business. **What you will do** * Make decisions by confidently pivoting and troubleshooting in a rapidly evolving logistics environment. * Deliver accurate performance metrics and drive operational excellence through KPI reporting. * Manage costs to ensure financial efficiency while adhering to SOPs. * Mentor existing staff to guide and develop them into high‑performing teams. * Build strong partnerships with clients, which requires travel, an own car, and a valid driver’s license. * Manage labour, including experience working with 3rd‑party labour companies in a dual employee‑ship model. * Maintain a sharp sense of risk factors impacting operations (Risk awareness). **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 Certificate (Matric). * Diploma in Road & Transport Management, Warehousing, or a related field. * Computer literacy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office. * Leadership experience: Minimum 3 years in a middle management role within warehousing. * Team management: Proven ability to lead a team of leaders. * Health & Safety knowledge: Experience in managing programmes according to legal specifications (An added advantage). * Willing to travel: Own car and valid driver’s license. **Who should apply** This role is for a dynamic professional who leads operations with precision, adaptability, and strategic insight. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-changing environments and can run a Distribution Centre as if it were their own business. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/distribution-centre-manager-mprtc-recruitment-1 Source: myjobmag

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    Job description

    * Our client in the logistics industry is seeking a dynamic Distribution Center Manager to lead operations with precision, adaptability, and strategic insight. This is a pivotal role for a professional who thrives in fast‑changing environments and can run a DC as if it were their own business. Key Responsibilities * Decision making: Confidently pivot and troubleshoot in a rapidly evolving logistics environment. * KPI reporting: Deliver accurate performance metrics and drive operational excellence. * Cost management: Ensure financial efficiency while adhering to SOPs. * Mentorship: Guide and develop existing staff into high‑performing teams. * Client relations: Build strong partnerships with clients, requiring travel own car and valid driver’s license essential. * Labour management: Experience working with 3rd‑party labour companies dual employee‑ship. * Risk awareness: Maintain a sharp sense of risk factors impacting operations. Minimum Requirements * Grade 12 Certificate Matric * Diploma in Road & Transport Management, Warehousing, or related field * Computer literacy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office * Leadership experience: Minimum 3 years in a middle management role within warehousing * Team management: Proven ability to lead a team of leaders * Health & Safety knowledge: Experience in managing programmes according to legal specifications An added advantage * Willing to travel: Own car and valid driver’s license

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