TRG 2476 (Northern KZN) Logistics Executive (FMCG Supply Chain)
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Job Location:
Newcastle - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Introduction
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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.
Duties & Responsibilities
- 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
Desired Experience & Qualification
- Degree / Diploma in Logistics / Supply Chain / Transport Management
- 810 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 Ref # (TRG 2476).
Package & Remuneration
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
