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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