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Kampala Distribution Centre Supervisor

Full time @Biyinzika Poultry International Limited posted 34 minutes ago in Management Email Job

Job Detail

  • Job ID 21666
  • Career Level  Officer
  • Experience  3 Years
  • Gender  Both
  • Industry  Administration
  • Qualifications  Degree Bachelor
  • Job Type  Full time

Job Description

Job Title: Kampala Distribution Centre Supervisor

Reports To: Commercial and Logistics manager

Duty station: Kampala

Direct Reports: Dispatch Officers, loaders, Cleaners and casua labourers

Job purpose:

The role is responsible to ensure efficient, accurate, and timely management of dressed chicken distribution operations at the Kampala Distribution Centre including cold-room stock handling, dispatch coordination, and product integrity while maintaining strict cold-chain compliance and high service standards to support customer satisfaction and sales growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee daily dispatch of dressed chicken to shops and customers
  • Coordinate the order make-up process, ensuring products match invoices and customer requirements.
  • Supervise cold-room loading and unloading, maintaining correct temperatures (-18°C to 0°C).
  • Ensure vehicle hygiene, crate management, and product handling meet company and food safety standards.
  • Supervise daily and weekly stock counts and reconcile physical stock against ERP (Business Central/NavOne).
  • Manage product rotation (FIFO) to minimize drip loss and expiries.
  • Monitor and report on daily stock movements, drip loss, and returns.
  • Identify training needs for staff and ensure skill development in handling and hygiene.
  • Monitor cold-room and refer truck temperature logs daily.
  • Ensure regular cleaning, fumigation, and sanitation schedules are implemented.
  • Liaise with Quality Assurance on product quality and corrective actions.
  • Prepare and submit daily reports on dispatch, stock variance, drip loss, and vehicle performance
  • Track and report Order Fulfilment (OF) and On-Time Delivery (OD) metrics.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Finance to ensure orders, invoices, and credits align
  • Ensure integrity, accountability, and compliance within dispatch and cold-room operations, including investigation and reporting of stock or crate variances
  • Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety procedures within the DC and cold-room environment

Financial Responsibility

  • Control dispatch-related operational costs
  • Minimize stock losses and product expiries
  • Ensure efficient utilization of labour and transport resources
  • Maintain accountability for company assets and crates

Education:

  • Diploma or Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations or a related field.

Skills and Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in cold-chain distribution (preferably poultry, meat, or FMCG).
  • Proficient in ERP systems (Business Central, NavOne) and MS Excel.
  • Strong leadership, coordination, and communication skills.
  • Knowledge of cold storage operations, hygiene, and food safety standards.
  • Ability to lead early-morning and weekend shifts.

Competencies:

The ideal candidate should demonstrate the following BPUL High Performance Behaviours:

  • Common purpose
  • Open communication
  • Setting and Achieving Targets
  • Sense of Urgency & Agility
  • Accountability
  • Collaborate Effectively
  • Result-Driven Mindset
  • Trust & Mutual Respect
  • Customer Focused
  • Innovation & Continuous Learning
  • Sense of Belonging
Send your resume to vacancies@biyinzika.co.ug/

 

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