- Sandton
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Retail Management
- Reference: 177007
Vacancy Details
Employer: Core Group
iStore is looking for a highly driven, execution-focused E-commerce Fulfilment Manager to take full ownership of our end-to-end order delivery experience across istore.co.za and istorepre-owned.co.za.
This is a critical leadership role where the buck stops with you — ensuring every order reaches the customer on time, every time. You will lead last-mile operations across multiple fulfilment channels, including Distribution Centre (DC), Deliver-from-Store (DFS), Buy Online Pick Up In Store (BOPIS), and express delivery services (Same Day, Chosen Day, and 1-Hour).
If you thrive in high-pressure, high-volume environments and are obsessed with execution excellence, this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities
End-to-End Fulfilment Ownership
- Own and drive 100% SLA compliance across all fulfilment channels
- Monitor live order pipelines and resolve at-risk deliveries in real time
- Oversee DC dispatch readiness and courier handovers
- Manage Deliver-from-Store (DFS) and BOPIS execution nationally
- Ensure flawless execution of high-profile launches (e.g. iPhone launch day delivery
- Lead internal driver fleet operations and daily routing
- Manage outsourced courier and express delivery partners
- Drive SLA accountability and performance through monthly reviews and scorecards
- Act as the primary operational contact for all delivery partners
Transport Management System (Picup)
- Own and optimise the Picup TMS platform
- Ensure full delivery tracking, routing accuracy, and data integrity
- Manage vendor relationship and drive system improvements
- Monitor and optimise cost per delivery across all channels
- Audit courier invoices and resolve billing discrepancies
- Support commercial negotiations using performance and cost data
- Deliver measurable cost-saving initiatives quarterly
- Own end-to-end returns (customer collections from home and stores)
- Ensure SLA adherence and accurate inventory flow back to DC/stores
Peak Planning & Execution
- Lead fulfilment planning for Black Friday, iPhone launches, and peak events
- Scale fleet and courier capacity ahead of demand
- Provide real-time operational updates during high-volume periods
- Publish daily execution reports with performance insights and escalations
- Maintain live dashboards (PowerBI, Excel, Picup)
- Proactively identify risks and escalate within defined timelines
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Partner with E-commerce, DC Operations, Finance, and Retail teams
- Align on priorities, capacity planning, and execution improvements
- Lead, coach, and develop fulfilment coordinators and driver teams
- Drive a high-performance, accountable culture
- Manage recruitment, onboarding, and performance processes
Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerBI skills
- Experience with Transport Management Systems (TMS) (Picup advantageous)
- Familiarity with AI tools and operational dashboards
Experience
- 10+ years in e-commerce fulfilment, logistics, or last-mile delivery
- Proven experience managing driver fleets and courier partners in South Africa
- Strong understanding of the local logistics landscape
- Experience in high-volume, fast-paced retail or e-commerce environments
- Demonstrated success managing multi-channel delivery SLAs
- Experience in courier billing, cost optimisation, and negotiations
- Exposure to peak trading periods (e.g. launches, Black Friday)
Advantageous:
- Experience with BOPIS and Deliver-from-Store models
- Exposure to Picup or similar last-mile platforms
Who You Are
- Execution-obsessed: You measure success by outcomes, not activity
- Customer-first: You understand delivery is the final brand touchpoint
- Data-driven: You use dashboards and insights to stay ahead of issues
- Calm under pressure: You solve problems fast and decisively
- Hands-on leader: You lead from the front and build strong teams
At iStore, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering a world-class customer experience for one of the most recognisable technology brands. This role sits at the heart of our e-commerce operation — where execution excellence directly impacts customer satisfaction and business performance
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About Core Group
We offer people the most exciting information, communication and entertainment technology for work and play and service them through our network of re-sellers and our own retail outlets.
At the core of our business is the Apple brand. We are the sole distributors for Apple in South Africa. In support of Apple, our accessories brands offer products that enhance this technological eco-system.
iStore is an Apple Premium Reseller (APR) which is a dedicated hub for Apple products and accessories. With 18 Stores conveniently situated across the Country, iStore is the largest APR in Southern Africa. iStore aims to maximize customer value offerings by providing an authentic Apple experience and offering customers exclusive services such as in-store complimentary training, technical support and technical set-up. iStore offers contracts on various mobile networks as well as a 2 year extended warranty option with iCare Plus.
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