Managing Director

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.