Job Title: Depot Supervisor
Date Posted: 08/07/2026
Job Type: Contract
Employer: Highlands Drinks Limited
Industry: Logistics
Salary: Open
Location: Nairobi
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 14/07/2026
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Highlands Drinks Limited is hiring a Depot Supervisor skilled in inventory management, warehouse operations, logistics coordination, and team leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Depot Operations
- Manage daily depot
activities to ensure smooth receipt, storage, and dispatch of products.
- Coordinate loading and
offloading activities.
- Ensure all customer
orders are dispatched accurately and on time.
- Monitor depot
productivity and implement process improvements.
Inventory Management
- Maintain accurate stock
records and reconcile physical inventory with system records.
- Conduct daily, weekly,
and monthly stock counts.
- Investigate stock
variances and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure FIFO/FEFO
principles are followed where applicable.
Fleet Coordination
- Coordinate vehicle
loading schedules with transport planners.
- Ensure trucks are
dispatched on time.
- Monitor vehicle
turnaround times.
- Report vehicle breakdowns
or operational delays.
Safety, Health &
Environment
- Enforce compliance with
health and safety regulations.
- Conduct daily toolbox
talks.
- Ensure proper
housekeeping within the depot.
- Report and investigate
accidents, incidents, and near misses.
- Ensure proper use of PPE
by all staff and visitors.
Staff Supervision
- Supervise depot
operators, loaders, and support staff.
- Prepare duty rosters.
- Monitor attendance and
discipline.
- Conduct performance
reviews and coach team members.
Customer Service
- Resolve customer delivery
issues promptly.
- Coordinate urgent
deliveries with Sales and Customer Service.
- Handle customer
complaints relating to depot operations.
Documentation & Compliance
- Ensure accurate
completion of:
- Delivery Notes
- Gate Passes
- Stock Transfer Notes
- Goods Received Notes
(GRNs)
- Vehicle Checklists
- Maintain proper filing of
depot records.
- Support internal and
external audits.
Cost Control
- Monitor depot operating
expenses.
- Minimize product losses
and damages.
- Improve loading
efficiency.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- OTIF (On-Time In-Full)
deliveries
- Inventory accuracy (%)
- Stock losses/damages
- Vehicle turnaround time.
- Fuel Management.
- Loading productivity
- Depot operating cost
- Safety incidents (Target:
Zero Lost Time Incidents)
- Customer complaints
- Audit compliance score
- Team attendance and
productivity
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in
Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related
field.
- Professional
certification (CILT, KISM, CPSP, or equivalent) is an added advantage.
Experience
- 3–5 years’ experience in
warehouse, depot, or distribution operations.
- Experience in FMCG or
beverage distribution is preferred.
- Previous supervisory
experience is required.
Skills & Competencies
- Inventory management
- Warehouse operations
- Fleet coordination
- Leadership and people
management
- ERP/WMS proficiency (SAP,
Microsoft Dynamics, or similar)
- Microsoft Excel and
reporting
- Problem-solving and
decision-making
- Communication and
interpersonal skills
- Planning and
organizational skills
- Customer service
orientation
How to Apply
