PURPOSE ​

The RDC Assistant Depot Manager is responsible for supporting the efficient management of depot and warehouse operations, ensuring seamless inventory control, order fulfilment, dispatch activities, transport coordination, and compliance with operational standards. The role is critical in driving customer service excellence, inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, and adherence to safety and quality requirements.

THE JOB​

• Supervise daily inbound, storage, picking, loading, dispatch, and outbound warehouse operations.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counts, stock audits, reconciliations, and variance investigations.
• Coordinate customer order fulfilment, load planning, and dispatch activities to achieve OTIF, OTD, and Truck Turnaround Time targets.
• Monitor stock availability, ageing, shelf life, replenishment requirements, and SLOB exposure while enforcing FIFO/FEFO principles.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of inventory transactions within D365/WMS.

THE PERSON MUST HAVE​

• Possess strong warehouse, depot, and inventory management knowledge.
• Demonstrate excellent planning, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Have strong analytical capabilities with the ability to interpret operational data and implement corrective actions.
• Be able to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

QUALIFICATIONS​

• B.sc/ HND  in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Hands-on experience using ERP and Warehouse Management Systems (preferably D365/WMS) will be an added advantage.

EXPERIENCE​

• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in warehouse, depot, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Experience managing inventory control, order fulfilment, dispatch, and transport coordination.