Depot Controller - Nelspruit
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Overview
RCL FOODS is a deeply rooted South African food manufacturer that produces some of the country’s most-loved brands. The Depot Controller will be responsible for managing and maintaining the fleet and the transport team in the depot, ensuring productivity and performance are maximized, and controlling the inbound and outbound processes and stock handling.
Requirements
- A 3-year National Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain/Fleet and/or Warehouse Management
- Valid Code EB drivers' license
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an FMCG environment
- Previous experience managing warehousing, distribution and stock control
- MS Office systems experience
- Computer literacy
- Knowledge of labour relations
- Strong decision-making skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Organised and systems orientated
- Self-starter with the ability to use own initiative
- Ability to manage and motivate staff
Responsibilities
- Receive and inspect products, ensuring goods are in good condition
- Capture and manage stock on SAP for accurate control and traceability
- Allocate stock to the correct bins for efficient storage and retrieval
- Coordinate internal stock movements, including order placement, picking, and dispatch
- Monitor shelf life and ensure FIFO principles are followed
- Oversee dispatch operations to ensure timely and accurate deliveries
- Ensure orders are correctly packed, damage-free, and invoiced accurately
- Coordinate loading activities and ensure products are sealed for transport
- Resolve stock shortages and damaged stock issues
- Verify invoice accuracy against customer orders
- Communicate delivery delays or transport incidents to customers
- Schedule deliveries and confirm receipt details using SAP
- Maintain accurate stock locations through daily cycle counts
- Ensure correct stock rotation and monitor production and expiry dates
- Investigate damage trends, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
- Conduct cycle counts and prepare for monthly stock takes
- Ensure frozen and chilled products remain within required temperature ranges
- Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised warehouse
- Ensure damaged goods are handled according to SOPs
- Report maintenance issues and monitor equipment, forklifts, and storage areas
- Manage daily transport schedules and driver documentation
- Ensure vehicle inspections and checklists are completed
- Address operational issues and monitor driver and vehicle performance through exception reports
- Ensure driver licences, PDPs, and employee compliance documentation are valid
- Enforce health, safety, ISO 22000, and HACCP requirements
- Investigate and report incidents and injuries on duty
- Monitor warehouse temperatures and vehicle hygiene standards
- Investigate security incidents, including hijackings
- Ensure stock movements are fully documented
- Monitor security systems, stock counts, seals, and access controls
- Train staff on SOPs and ensure consistent implementation
- Conduct team meetings and address operational challenges
- Manage performance, development, attendance, and compliance standards
- Monitor productivity and adherence to workplace requirements
Prepare for this opportunity
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