Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team at one of South Africa’s leading FMCG companies? At National Brands Limited (NBL), a subsidiary of AVI Limited, we proudly produce some of South Africa’s favourite coffee and creamer brands like Frisco, Koffiehuis, Hug in A Mug, House of Coffees, and Ellis Brown. Working at our Coffee & Creamer Factory in Isando, you’ll contribute to creating high-quality products in a fast-paced environment while being part of a results-driven team. We celebrate collaboration, innovation, and accountability, ensuring every team member plays a vital role in our success.

Why Join National Brands Limited (NBL)?

• Make an Impact: Contribute to producing South Africa’s favourite coffee and creamer brands, influencing daily life.
• Innovative Growth: Be part of a forward-thinking environment that encourages product and process improvement.
• Career Development: Access a range of roles and growth opportunities at one of NBL’s 5 world-class facilities.
• Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive, team-driven environment where your contributions matter.

Unlock Your Potential! We’re looking for a passionate Logistics Coordinator to join our NBL Isando Coffee and Creamer in Kempton Park, Gauteng. The successful incumbent will serve as the link between the Production and Stores teams and will handle a range of logistics functions.

Line Manager: Logistics Manager

Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

• Work with stores team supervisors to ensure sufficient material availability
• Ensure live recording of incoming material and issues, transfers, and returns
• Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for effective storage control (including review and update of existing SOPs)
• Manage stock accuracy through daily cycle counts
• Stock count report and variance analysis
• Monthly Stock count report and age analysis report
• Implement and maintain proper stock rotation
• Allergen management and control in storage
• Minimize stock write-offs and obtain approval for obsolete items
• Ensure clear and effective communication to buyers on materials
• Identify training requirements within the stores
• Frequently analyse capacity constraints of all stores operations
• Establish a firm interface between stores and processing/production
• Attend and report back on material constraints at the daily MDWT Level 2 meeting
• Focus attention on potential bottlenecks in stores to ensure optimum space efficiency
• Forklifts and Forklift driver management
• Ensure that health and safety policies and procedures are adhered to
• Management of timesheets, absenteeism, and temp labour requirements
• Submit a weekly summary to the Logistics Manager of damages in stores
• Attendance of weekly production planning meeting to arrange labour requirements accordingly
  

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• At least 3 years' experience in a Factory Logistics Coordinator or Distribution Center Supervisor role, specifically gained within a manufacturing or FMCG environment;
• Required to work shifts

Qualifications:

• A completed tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Warehousing is required

Additional Requirements:

• SAP experience essential
• Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel)
• Proven experience in supervising people and performance
• Exposure to Industrial Relations (managing poor performance, disciplinary hearings)
• Knowledge of Inventory Management Processes and Systems

Take the Next Step with NBL

Join a leader in FMCG with a proud history and exciting future. If you're passionate about quality, innovation, and teamwork, NBL offers a rewarding career. Apply now and grow great brands with us!