Depot Manager

Job Title: Depot Manager
Reports To: Warehouse Manager
Job Purpose

The overall purpose of the job is to support the organization in realizing its strategic intent
on growth through alignment of its operations and execution through efficient loading,
offloading, receiving, and storage of company products. In addition, the role plays an
integral part in the Route to Market (RTM) strategy in collaboration with other departments
especially the sales and logistics team.

Responsibilities •

Strategically manage the depot in compliance with the company’s strategy, SOPs
policies, and procedures.
Develop and train sales staff to grow the customer base while taking ownership for
business growth.
Plan work rotas, assign tasks appropriately, and appraise performance.
Manage, coach, mentor, take part in disciplinary actions, and evaluate the team to
ensure a high level of employee motivation and performance.
Develop and manage the depot within the approved budget with a focus on
continuous improvement.
Manage stock control of products.
Offer exemplary customer service and support by proving prompt feedback to
queries/complaints.
Ensure compliance to standards of health and safety, hygiene, and security at the
depot according to set guidelines.
Work closely with other Depot Sales team and ensure team cohesiveness;
Manage the sales and depot operations to ensure achievement of set goals and
objectives.
Analyse stock performance and valuation while advising on stock reorder levels.
Build networks and appropriate channels for new markets and clients for
company’s profitability.
Undertake market surveys and advise management on market trends.
Compile, analyse and submit timely depot reports to the head office.
Establish customer requirements and provide information for decision making.
Manage and control credit sales for the depot; and

• Any other responsibilities assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to
time.
Education, Training,
Skills & Experience
Person Specification
• Bachelor’s degree in business management, sales and marketing
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience
• Experience in a FMCG company with diverse products
• Proficiency in using MS Office suites (i.e., MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint etc.).
• Proficiency in the use of operating systems (such as SAP) for Inventory
management, budgeting, cost control and tasks management
• Good interpersonal skills
• Financial reporting understanding, accounting qualification, or exposure to the
same will be an added advantage
• People management skills
• Previous experience in sales/ business development/ partnership management
• Knowledge of the market
• Knowledgeable of the products offerings
• Reporting skills
How to apply
You can apply by submitting your cover letter and CV to
recruitment7@truenorthafrica.com
with subject line Depot Manager by 30th September 2026
All application documents Must be in either PDF or MS. Word.