Kampala Distribution Centre Supervisor job at Biyinzika Poultry International


Kampala Distribution Centre Supervisor
2025-11-05T06:51:00+00:00
Biyinzika Poultry International
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FULL_TIME
 
Uganda
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Management, Manufacturing & Warehouse
UGX
 
MONTH
2025-11-15T17:00:00+00:00
 
Uganda
8

Reports To: Customer and Logistics manager

Duty station: Kampala

Job purpose:

The purpose of the role is 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:

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.

Education:

Diploma or Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Operations.

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.
  • High integrity and accountability.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Hands-on leadership style.
  • Problem-solver
  • Disciplined and reliable under pressure.
 
 
 
bachelor degree
36
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Vacancy title:
Kampala Distribution Centre Supervisor

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Category: Management, Manufacturing & Warehouse]

Jobs at:
Biyinzika Poultry International

Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, November 15 2025

Duty Station:
Uganda | Kampala | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, November 5 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Reports To: Customer and Logistics manager

Duty station: Kampala

Job purpose:

The purpose of the role is 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:

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.

Education:

Diploma or Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Operations.

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.
  • High integrity and accountability.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Hands-on leadership style.
  • Problem-solver
  • Disciplined and reliable under pressure.

 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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