Closing Date | 2022/06/21 |
Reference Number | CCB220614-3 |
Job Title | Distribution Manager |
Job Category | Logistics |
Company | Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa |
Job Type | Permanent |
Location – Country | South Africa |
Location – Province | Gauteng |
Location – Town / City | Nigel |
Job Description | Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has an exciting opportunity in our Logistics department. We are looking for talented individual with relevant skills and experience for Distribution Manager, which is based in Nigel. The successful candidate will report directly to the Regional Logistics Manager in the North Region. Key Purpose: To manage the plant distribution, warehousing and transport function so that customer service levels can be optimized and that benchmarked productivity standards are met. |
Key Duties & Responsibilities | Key Outputs: Targets achieved • Depot distribution plan interpreted and implemented • Goals mapped for monthly targets • Targets (goals and KPI’s) visibly displayed and communicated to all team members Fleet availability managed • Delivery fleet size, age and mix calculated and verified • Impact of fleet utilisation on routing, scheduling processes, systems and functions monitored • Fleet audit recommendations on non-conformances implemented Resources and budget managed • Key resource requirements planned precisely, availability established and suitability evaluated • Headcounts and overtime carefully controlled • Expenditure strictly managed against budget and forecast • Site crisis management report continuously adhered to Information systems leveraged • System integrity maintained through accurate and updated information • Accurate completion of daily control reports monitored • SAP reports analysed and interpreted daily • Information used to inform responsive management decisions Safety, housekeeping and legislation entrenched • Applicable legislation applied • Safety policies, procedures and company standards implemented and monitored • 5-S housekeeping and safety standards proactively promoted • Reporting on incidents and accidents completed against set standards Service levels to internal and external customers managed • Information, and information management systems, used to monitor and maintain customer service standards • Challenges proactively determined • Innovative and practical mechanisms implemented to improve customer service • Business knowledge and commercially-based decision-making applied People managed • Regular team meetings held • Clear direction provided to individuals and the team to achieve KPI’s • Innovative problem-solving processes adopted • Ownership and responsibility encouraged and supported • On-the-job training, coaching and support given to team members • Employee relations maintained according to Company and Legislative requirements • Change led by involving and engaging with team and all relevant stakeholders Projects managed • Strategic distribution projects managed from joint scoping to close-out • Project content and progress clearly communicated to stakeholders • Ideas and suggestions from project group considered • Projects completed in allocated time • Support promptly sought where applicable to overcome challenges • Quality standards adhered to throughout project completion KEY ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES Knowledge: • Distribution and haulage practices, methods and principles • Key distribution trends Skills: • Application of knowledge areas • Application of attributes/attitudes Attributes/Attitudes: • Strategic thinking • Planning and organising • Problem-solving • Decision making • Interpersonal skills • Critical reflection • Leadership capability • Self-management |
Skills, Experience & Education | • Matric, relevant BComm degree or 3 year relevant equivalent • Membership of professional supply chain or procurement bodies would be advantageous • 3– 5 Years supply chain or purchasing experience in and FMCG environment |
General | The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional or relevant information as criteria for short-listing. Interested applicants, who meet the above employee specifications, should please apply. |
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