Depot Manager at Bridge Talent Management

• Oversee end-to-end depot operations including receiving, storage, dispatch, and transport coordination.
• Ensure smooth day-to-day operations aligned with service level agreements and business targets.
• Coordinate with sales, logistics, finance, and customer service teams to support order fulfillment.

• Ensure accurate daily stock reconciliations, including physical stock vs system balances.
• Monitor stock movements, losses, damages, and variances, and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee inventory valuation, aging analysis, and stock optimization at the depot.

• Supervise transport and fleet operations, including route planning, vehicle utilization,and dispatch efficiency.
• Monitor fuel utilization, transport costs, and fleet performance, ensuring cost optimization.
• Manage third-party transporters and enforce contract compliance and service standards.

• Ensure effective use of SAP/ERP systems for inventory, dispatch, sales, and transport transactions.
• Review daily, weekly, and monthly operational and financial reports.
• Ensure data accuracy and timely reporting for management decision-making.

• Lead, supervise, and motivate depot staff, including warehouse teams, drivers, dispatch clerks, and supervisors.
• Manage staff performance, attendance, training, discipline, and development.
• Enforce workplace safety, productivity standards, and company policies.

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOPs, and company policies.
• Enforce statutory compliance related to transport, health & safety, labor laws, and regulatory requirements.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure timely closure of audit findings.

• Track KPIs such as OTIF delivery, stock accuracy, fleet utilization, and depot efficiency.
• Prepare and manage depot budgets and operational forecasts where applicable.

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, BusinessManagement, or related field.
• Minimum 5-8 years' experience in depot operations, logistics, or supply chain roles within FMCG.
• Proven experience managing teams and depot-level operations.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems.

• Strong leadership and depot staff management skills.
• Excellent inventory control, reconciliation, and reporting capabilities.
• Solid understanding of transport, fleet, and logistics operations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure in high-volume FMCG environments.
• Preferred Skills & Attributes
• Experience managing multi-product FMCG depots.
• Strong understanding of compliance, audits, and internal controls.
• Results-driven with strong commercial and operational awareness.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

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