Functional Head Logistics
Stellenbosch, Cape Town, South Africa
Full Time
Senior Manager/Supervisor
We are seeking a highly experienced Functional Head of Logistics to lead and optimize end-to-end supply chain and logistics operations for our growing QSR business. The role is critical in ensuring uninterrupted supply, cost efficiency, and service excellence across all restaurant locations.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute logistics and distribution strategies aligned with business growth plans
- Oversee transportation, and last-mile delivery
- Understand and comply with licenses/permits/ authority approvals of all goods
- Oversee all see, air and land transportation
- Oversee transportation of Capex goods, consumable and trade goods
- Ensure timely and cost-effective movement of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods to outlets
- Build and manage relationships with 3PLs, transporters, and key logistics partners
- Drive KPIs, and performance dashboards to improve service levels and reduce costs
- Ensure compliance with food safety, regulatory, and quality standards
Lead, mentor, and develop logistics team Collaborate closely with procurement, operations, finance, and expansion teams - Support new store openings and network expansion with scalable logistics solutions
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, or related field (MBA preferred)
- 10–15+ years of logistics/supply chain experience, with significant exposure to QSR, FMCG or food retail
- Proven leadership experience managing multi-location logistics networks
- Strong knowledge of cold chain, vendor management, and cost optimization
Excellent analytical, negotiation and stakeholder management skills - Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
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