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Seniority (Retail, wholesale, FMCG)
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Tropical Heat Ltd
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Description
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, or related field.
- Minimum seven to ten years’ logistics and distribution experience, with at least three years in a senior role.
- Strong understanding of warehousing, fleet management, routing, dispatch, and inventory control.
- Experience in FMCG or high-volume manufacturing environment is an advantage.
- Proficient in logistics systems, ERP platforms, and data-driven decision making.
- Strong leadership, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
Inbound and Outbound Logistics
- Oversee inbound raw material receipts, documentation, and storage accuracy.
- Manage outbound dispatch, loading, routing, and delivery planning.
- Ensure timely distribution to customers, distributors, and internal stakeholders.
- Maintain strong coordination with Production, Sales, and Supply Chain.
Warehousing and Inventory Management
- Oversee warehouse operations, including storage, picking, staging, and loading.
- Ensure accurate stock records, cycle counts, and inventory controls.
- Maintain structured warehousing layouts and FIFO or FEFO practices.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives across storage and handling.
Fleet and Transport Management
- Manage Company trucks, vans, and third-party logistics partners.
- Monitor driver performance, route adherence, and safe driving standards.
- Oversee vehicle maintenance and servicing schedules.
- Manage fuel usage, GPS tracking, and transport cost optimisation.
Logistics Systems and Compliance
- Strengthen logistics processes, SOPs, and documentation standards.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee use of logistics systems, barcoding, tracking tools, and ERP or HRMIS integration.
- Provide timely and accurate logistics reporting and KPIs to management.
Continuous Improvement and Cost Management
- Analyse logistics data to improve efficiency, reduce losses, and optimise costs.
- Drive projects on route optimisation, warehouse efficiency, and operational discipline.
- Work with procurement and finance on cost controls and supplier management.
People Leadership
- Lead and develop teams across warehousing, dispatch, transport, and logistics coordination.
- Responsible for recruitment and training of the team.
- Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and capability development.
- Build a disciplined, safety-focused, and high-performance culture.
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