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Distribution Operations

• Oversee daily dispatch of dressed chicken to depots, shops, and contract customers.

• Ensure all trucks load and depart by 7:00 AM as per dispatch schedule.

• 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.

Stock Control

• 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.

• Work with the Stock Controller and Quality Officer to resolve variances immediately.

• Monitor and report on daily stock movements, drip loss, and returns.

Team Management

• Lead the dispatch officers, loaders, and cold-room handlers to achieve efficiency and discipline.

• Enforce timekeeping, PPE use, and cold-room safety procedures.

• Conduct daily briefings and shift handovers.

• Identify training needs for staff and ensure skill development in handling and hygiene.

Cold Chain & Quality Compliance

• Ensure all operations meet cold-chain and food safety standards (HACCP/ISO).

• 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.

Reporting & Coordination

• Prepare and submit daily reports on dispatch, stock variance, drip loss, and vehicle performance.

• Track and report Order Fulfillment (OF) and On-Time Delivery (OD) metrics.

• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Finance to ensure orders, invoices, and credits align.