AVI Limited is one of South Africa’s leading FMCG companies, with a portfolio of more than 50 well-established brands across food, beverages, personal care and fashion. Through its diverse operating businesses, AVI delivers trusted products to consumers while maintaining a strong focus on operational excellence, disciplined growth and long-term value creation.

The role of Managing Director (Logistics Shared Services & Field Marketing) offers the opportunity to lead and grow a strategic shared services business that supports multiple AVI divisions and key retail partners.

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Benefits of joining AVI

• Executive leadership role within a leading South African FMCG group.
• Opportunity to drive commercial growth across Logistics and Field Marketing.
• Strategic exposure across AVI business units and international operations.
• Opportunity to build and scale service offerings within a shared services environment.

Key Outputs

• Develop and execute the 3-5 year strategy for Logistics Shared Services and Field Marketing.
• Drive commercial growth through new revenue streams and expanded service offerings.
• Lead the logistics (transport and warehousing) and field marketing operations to ensure operational excellence and cost efficiency.
• Manage the financial performance of the business, including revenue growth, profitability and return on assets.
• Build and maintain strong customer and industry relationships across FMCG and retail partners.
• Drive client portfolio growth, including retention, cross-selling and service expansion.
• Provide strategic leadership to AVI International subsidiaries in Botswana, Zambia and Namibia.
• Lead the digital enablement and innovation of logistics and field operations.
• Build and develop a high-performing leadership team and ensure succession for key roles.
• Ensure strong governance, compliance and risk management across the business.

Required Experience

• Minimum 15 years relevant commercial and operational experience in supply chain management.
• 5 years in a senior leadership or executive role, with demonstrable relevant expertise.
• Experience within FMCG, logistics, field marketing, retail or outsourced services.
• Proven track record of commercial growth and operational leadership.
• Experience managing large teams and complex operational environments.

Qualifications & Certifications

• Relevant tertiary education.
• MBA or postgraduate qualification advantageous.

Required Knowledge

• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Ability to translate market opportunities into executable strategies.
• Understanding of logistics, warehousing, transport and field marketing operations.
• Strong knowledge of the South African FMCG and retail landscape.
• Experience in risk management and governance frameworks.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Leadership Profile

We are seeking a commercially astute leader who can translate strategy into results. The successful candidate will bring strong business judgement, credibility in the FMCG or services environment, and a proven ability to grow and lead a complex operational business.

You will be comfortable building relationships with customers and partners, identifying opportunities for growth, and leading teams to deliver consistently strong performance.