Depot Controller
Core
Overseeing daily depot operations including stock control, fleet coordination, administrative compliance, and safe product movement.
Role type
Senior operational manager (depot controller)
Builds
Distribution logistics and fleet operations for FMCG customers
Domain
Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) / Logistics
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Fleet coordination, inventory management, risk management, people management, route optimization, regulatory compliance, staff performance management, stock rotation control, reporting
Preferred skills
Diploma or degree, FMCG sales experience
Technologies
Debrief forms, reporting templates
Responsibilities
Conduct daily driver debriefs to review route performance, manage returns and stock on trucks, ensure route optimization and schedules, monitor distribution performance metrics, control weekly wages and staff appraisals, ensure crew training on defensive driving, manage stock reconciliation and FIFO rotation, provide accurate statutory reports
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC