Distribution Controller

Listing reference: novho_000062
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 25 September 2026
Position summary
Brand: Novus Holdings
Industry: Distribution, Transport & Logistics
Job category: Transport, Logistics and Freight
Location: Cape Town
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Main purpose of the role: To assist the operations manager with day-to-day management and execution of the branch operations, including responsibility for inventory, OH&S, contractor management, elements of logistics and customer service. Monitor, manage and review outsourced business partner SLA, policies and procedures, suggest necessary operational decisions to operations manager. Oversee all distribution and delivery activities of the depot from induction points to receiver on behalf of all our clients within agreed time, operating procedures, at the lowest cost.
Job description

·       Manage all product distribution, media and non-media, including

Informal trade network, Door to door delivery’s subscription

delivery and Retail in a specified area within a geographical area

·       Proactively plan and enforce compliance to deliver a high level of

service.

·       Ensure an efficient and cost-effective distribution network by

playing a leading role in dynamic route planning projects to

optimise area cost and service

·       Directly manage distribution through disciplined and well trained

contractors

·       Appoint contractors within agreed standards and within the

company’s rules and approved remuneration structures.

·       Communicate all relevant policies

·       Daily, Weekly and monthly measuring of contractor compliance

and Reporting.

·       Resolve any escalated issues from Service centre and ensure

feedback within agreed turnaround times.

·       Lead the approach to resource planning, optimisation and

management in order to utilise networks across OtD in order to

improve efficiency

·       Manage area within agreed budget and efficiency projects and

targets

·       Direct reports are recruited, assessed, trained and resource

achieves optimum performance within budget.

·       Problems are identified proactively, root causes identified speedily

and practical steps are taken to prevent the recurrence of such

problems.

Minimum requirements

Matric or equivalent

Must have own vehicle

Previous experience in managing SLAs and external contractors;

Knowledge of distribution principles;

Knowledge of inventory management;

Valid driver’s license at least code EB;

Knowledge of operating systems/applications( Qlikcloud, SCM, Shiplogic)

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