Depot Controller

Tiger Brands

Depot Controller overseeing daily operations of a depot that ensures effective stock control and fleet coordination in South Africa. Responsibilities include inventory management and supporting service delivery to customers.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timePretoria • 🇿🇦 South AfricaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Order fill >100%
On time deliveries > 100%
Efficient truck utilisation
Correct loading of orders
PM deliveries where required
Receiving and despatching of quality bread daily
All costs and expenses within agreed targets
Product distribution (Route viability)
Distribution cost per loaf
Variances
Fleet Image
Stocks within model
No stock outs
Minimal stock write off
Minimal stock shrinkages
Daily admin information to be submitted
Reporting deadlines met
Information submitted correct
Weekly Driver Balances on Thurs to be zero
Control all stats and data for correctness and timeous submission
Manage depot stats and take corrective action where necessary
Liaise with Distribution Manager on a regular basis
Operational involvement on a daily basis
Communicate results and objectives to all staff
Address and finalise any issues
Staff appraisals and objective setting
Conflict management
Management by walkabout
Instil action-oriented ethos
Mentor all staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 5 years experience as a Depot controller or similar
Minimum of a Grade 12 but a diploma or degree would be preferred
At least 3 years sales experience within FMCG

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

order fulfillmenton-time deliverytruck utilizationproduct distributioncost managementreportingdata managementinventory controlsales experienceFMCG

Soft Skills

communicationconflict managementstaff mentoringleadershiporganizational skillsaction-oriented mindsetproblem-solvingperformance managementteam collaborationadministrative skills

Certifications

Grade 12diplomadegree