Distribution Team Leader (4 Month Contract)

Role Purpose,

Delivery and Distribution Management

• Execute delivery plans.
• Achieve distribution standards.
• Optimise distribution performance.
• Optimise customer service

Operational and Financial Control

• Control budgets.
• Control shortages.
• Process immediate invoices.

Safety and Compliance

• Maintain a safe, healthy, and risk-free working environment.
• Perform administrative duties to ensure compliance.

Resource and People Management

• Manage human resources (including performance and development).
• Work in teams and foster a collaborative environment.
• Optimize team performance.
• Manage owner drivers.

KBI

• On-Time Delivery Rate
• Distribution Standards Compliance
• Shortage & Inventory Accuracy
• Customer Satisfaction Score
• Safety Incident Rate
• Budget Adherence

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Key Duties and Responsibilities,

Delivery & Distribution Management

• Execute delivery plans.
• Achieve distribution standards.
• Optimise distribution performance.
• Optimise customer service.

Operational & Financial Control

• Control budgets.
• Control shortages.
• Process immediate invoices.

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain a safe, healthy, and risk-free working environment.
• Perform administrative duties to ensure compliance.

Resource & People Management

• Manage human resources (including performance and development).
• Work in teams and foster a collaborative environment.
• Optimize team performance.
• Manage owner drivers.

KBI

• On-Time Delivery Rate
• Distribution Standards Compliance
• Shortage & Inventory Accuracy
• Customer Satisfaction Score
• Safety Incident Rate
• Budget Adherence

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Skills and Experience and Education,

Education

B Comm. Degree/Diploma or equivalent recognized qualification in transport or transport Logistics

Experience

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a distribution, logistics, or transport environment.

Proven experience in a supervisory or team leader role is essential.

Experience managing budgets and financial processes.

Demonstrable track record of optimizing team performance and achieving targets.

Skills

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in distribution and logistics software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Financial acumen for budget management and invoice processing.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

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