• The Head of Depots will oversee all depots across the country, ensuring efficient stock management, accountability, and adherence to company standards and policies. The role entails end-to-end responsibility for depot operations, including stock controls, dispatch processes, labour management, reporting, and compliance with Health and Safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure FIFO (First-In-First-Out) principles are followed across all depots.
• Oversee timely and accurate dispatch of orders, stock management, and control.
• Conduct monthly and random stock takes, reconciling variances promptly.
• Manage storage of finished goods (FG) and maintain integrity of cold chain assets.
• Enforce Health and Safety procedures and ensure compliance across all depots.
• Supervise correct invoicing, returns control, and accurate posting of stock movements in line with company policies.
• Drive reduction of stock losses and operational inefficiencies.
• Lead and manage depot teams to ensure cost-effective and efficient performance.
• Generate MIS reports and ensure accurate SAP data input for inventory and financial tracking.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Distribution & Warehousing.
• Professional certifications such as CIPS, CSCP, or Lean Six Sigma are an added advantage.
• Additional qualifications in a relevant discipline will be an added advantage.
• 12 to 15 years of experience in depot or warehouse management within the FMCG sector, preferably in Dairy operations.