National General Manager - Distribution Centre (71922)
Ntice Sourcing Solutions · Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal
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- A leading FMCG manufacturing company is looking for an accomplished National General Manager - Distribution Centre to provide strategic and operational leadership across its national DC network
- This is a high-impact executive opportunity for a commercially driven leader who can optimise a complex distribution network, build high-performing leadership teams and create scalable operations to support continued business growth
- You will have the opportunity to influence national strategy, network design, capacity planning, operational performance, technology, automation and major transformation initiatives
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and execute the national Distribution Centre strategy, network design and capacity plans
- Lead and hold DC General Managers and functional leaders accountable for operational, financial, service and people performance
- Drive end-to-end DC performance, OTIF, transport efficiency, inventory accuracy and store service levels
- Oversee budgets, cost-to-serve, labour productivity and sustainable cost improvement
- Identify capacity requirements and lead recommendations for new facilities, infrastructure, automation and technology investments
- Drive WMS, analytics, automation and process optimisation across the DC network
- Build leadership capability, succession pipelines and strong third-party logistics and supplier relationships
- Ensure strong Food Safety, Quality, Health & Safety and regulatory compliance
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management or related field
- 8-10 years' progressive Distribution Centre, logistics or supply chain leadership experience
- Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership position such as General Manager, Head of Distribution or equivalent
- Proven experience leading high-volume, multi-disciplinary DC operations
- Strong commercial and financial acumen, including budgeting, cost control and capital expenditure
- Proven experience in capacity planning, automation, WMS implementation or major operational transformation
- Strong strategic leadership, change management and people development capabilities
- FMCG, food, perishables, retail or QSR distribution experience preferred
THE OPPORTUNITY
- National scope. Senior leadership. Significant operational influence
- If you are ready to take ownership of a national Distribution Centre network and play a pivotal role in enabling growth, scalability and operational excellence, this could be your next career-defining opportunity