Logistics Controller: Transit Bin to Warehouse

SUMMARY:
Drive efficiency and accuracy in warehouse goods flow for a leading FMCG manufacturer.

POSITION INFO:

• • Logistics Controller: Transit Bin to Warehouse

    • Based at Nasrec
    • FMCG Manufacturing

    Drive efficiency and accuracy in warehouse goods flow for a leading FMCG manufacturer.

    About Our Client
    This established FMCG manufacturer plays a key role in South Africas food supply chain, operating at scale to deliver consistent quality. With a fast-paced environment and a focus on operational excellence, the business values attention to detail, proactive thinking, and cross-functional teamwork. This role supports their core vision of streamlined, quality-controlled logistics.

    The Role: Logistics Controller Transit Bin to Warehouse
    This critical role is responsible for managing the smooth flow of finished goods from the transit bin into the warehouse. You will oversee the receiving, packing, and dispatching processes, ensuring that inventory moves efficiently and in line with FIFO and food safety regulations. Youll be the central communication hub between warehouse, dispatch, and production planning, ensuring the warehouse runs like a well-oiled machine.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Oversee warehouse staff and supervise daily receiving from the transit bin
    • Plan, coordinate, and execute packing of finished goods into warehouse bins
    • Monitor bin-to-warehouse flow to ensure timely and accurate movement
    • Align warehouse activities with dispatch to meet customer requirements
    • Ensure FIFO procedures are strictly followed
    • Conduct weekly physical bin checks and report findings
    • Compile and manage GRV reports and warehouse utilisation metrics
    • Enforce compliance with food safety and health & safety standards
    • Coordinate efficient loading and bin use to optimise warehouse space
    • Serve as the central communication point across departments

    Requirements

    • 3+ years experience in warehouse/logistics or stock control in an FMCG environment
    • Strong leadership and team coordination skills
    • Proven experience working with inventory management systems
    • Detail-oriented with a proactive, problem-solving approach
    • Comfortable planning ahead and making data-informed decisions
    • Resilient under pressure, deadline-driven, and assertive when needed
    • Able to build strong relationships across all levels of the organisation
    • Demonstrates diplomacy, negotiation, and alignment with company culture