Logistics Controller

Job Identification: 5265
Job Category: Supply Chain
Closing Date: 10 July 2025
Locations: Potchefstroom, 2531, ZA

Responsibilities

Outbound

Supervise and coordinate the loading of vehicles to meet delivery requirements

Review Open Orders Book daily

Liaise with LCT Planner on the plan for the next day and confirm stocks.

Ensure FIFO is practiced to prevent write offs in the Warehouse.

Ensure that collecting Customers follow the Collection SOP at all time.

Inbound

Ensure that all inbound stock is inspected upon receiving for visible damage, Expiry dates, Condition of the product.

Ensure all stock received is Good Receipted Correctly and within 3 working days on Oracle

Ensure In transit reports are run timeously and cleared.

Expenses

Ensure all our expenses are within Budget

Manage outsourced 3PL service providers .

Ensure timely processing of POs and receipting

Overtime Management.

Staff Management.

Inventory

Manage stock counts accuracy to 99.5%.

Oversee daily, weekly and monthly stocktaking and inline with SOP.

Ensure all stock movements to damages is done timeously to avoid stock losses.

Manage FIFO Principles.

Daily stock recons

Compliance

Ensure that the company Food Safety and Hygiene programs is adhered to

Ensure all safety rules and regulations (legal requirements) are complied with at all times.

Responsible for the development and training of all employees in the distribution department and ensure that the training requirements are budgeted for.

Qualifications

Key Professional Competencies

Core knowledge  

•Supply Chain KPI’s, Logistics Administration & Operational requirements in an FMCG Company. Food Safety and HACCP Requirements.

Key foundational competencies

Academic – Diploma in Logistics/ Supply Chain, Computer Literacy, Flair for Figures , Problem solving, Decision making, Good Communication skills.

•Leadership – Influencing others, driving long-term results, developing myself & others, staying a step-ahead, managing change.

Personal Effectiveness – Effective communication, Interpersonal skills, Integrity, Creativity, Continuous Learning, Attention to detail

Experience

Function –3+ Years experience in Logistics, Warehouse stock management with customer experience in retail & wholesale.

Industry – FMCG Food manufacturing