Supervisor: Sales Operations

About Premier FMCG

Premier FMCG is at the heart of South Africa’s FMCG industry, delivering trusted, iconic brands across our Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary divisions. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance growth culture. We empower our people to drive for excellence ensuring that our products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of our consumers.

Job Purpose:

To maximize the route potential thus ensuring profitable availability. Managing route sales, driver shorts, crates and PODs through your team consisting of Salesman Drivers and Sales Assistants. Daily couching of Salesman Drivers.

Key Responsibilities:

- Computer Literate.
- Geographic Information Systems.
- Advanced Excel user.
- Route Planning systems, an advantage.
- Working knowledge of Geospatial data (Spatial Data)
- Routing and Distribution Optimization.
- Working knowledge of vehicle telematics technology & software.
- People management – experience with working with people at all levels of the organization.

Experience and Qualifications:

- Min 3 years Sales Supervisory experience, with a strong emphasis on Customer Service Execution in an FMCG environment.
- Grade 12 (matric) certificate or equivalent

Skills and competencies:

- High level of understanding of the FMCG industry
- Good relationship and communication skills
- Good administrative skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Be prepared to work additional hours
- Analytical and innovative mindset
- Attention to details
- Basic IR skills
- Well-developed capability on Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel

Working Conditions:

- Pressurized environment. (Accuracy and time pressures)
- Code 10 Driver’s licence with PrDP an advantage
- Own transport
- 24/7 operation might be required to work weekends and Public Holiday’s

Diversity & Inclusion

Premier FMCG is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people living with disabilities. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) for recruitment purposes.

Closing date: 16 October 2026