DISTRIBUTION CONTROLLER

SAB; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

SAB is seeking a Distribution Controller for the Waltloo Depot in Tshwane. The role focuses on managing distribution performance to overcome delivery challenges, optimize resource use, and align with the depot business plan.

You will lead the DPO implementation, oversee budgeting, and drive service levels and cost efficiency. The ideal candidate has a relevant 3-year degree in Supply Chain or Logistics and at least 5 years in logistics.

Qualifications

• Relevant 3-year tertiary degree/diploma in Supply Chain and/or Logistics.
• 5 Years’ experience in logistics and supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Distribution Process Optimization (DPO) implementation.
• Plan and manage the budget and resources for the department.
• Review and optimize delivery schedules and SLA adherence.
• Manage 3PL contractors and drive performance improvements.
• Monitor fleet utilization and route planning for cost efficiency.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and industrial relations standards are met.

Skills

Strong and assertive

Compliance driven

Creativity

Strong work ethic

Dependable

Positive attitude

Self-motivated

Computer literate

Education

Tertiary degree/diploma in Supply Chain or Logistics

Tools

MS Office proficiency

Job description

## DISTRIBUTION CONTROLLERApply: SAB Waltloo Depot/Tswane: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 13, 2026 (7 days left to apply): 30104464**Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?**The **key purpose** of the Distribution Controller will be to be responsible for managing distribution performance and activities in order to surpass delivery challenges and meet customer requirements whilst ensuring optimal utilization of company resources. **Key roles and responsibilities:** * Lead departmental DPO (Distribution Process Optimization) implementation* Lead departmental project and negotiate contractor cost to the best economical price* Review department machine and man resources* Manage own and team development and performance* Lead your team and prepare a strategic plan for the financial year with insights for inclusion in the Depot business plan* Review master data* Business descriptions - Process mapping - Service level management - Routing* Planning SLA’s - High volume etc* Develop departmental annual budget (Fixed and variables) and manage cost throughout the year* Set, cascade team & individual goals* Develop peak sizing and planning for all critical periods.* Manage customer and driver master data* Conduct bi-annual customer service evaluation and analyses customer feedback with actions* Plan and manage trade visits and drive compliance* Manage full beer return process* Safety monitoring and critical behaviour enforcement* Manage 3PL contractors and drive performance improvement* Manage supply chain transfers and ensure adherence to plan* Review all SLA and attend SLA meeting to action noncompliance with all stakeholders* Lead departmental weekly performance meeting addressing previous week trends and proffering sustainable plan for the new week* Beer age issues taken up with sales in an action plan* Prepare and analyze contractor payment* Manage departmental cost to achieve budget* Business plan is developed and aligned to the sales and distribution strategy* Distribution team goals are supportive of depot business plan* Delivery fleet size and mix calculated to ensure optimum cost and customer service effectiveness and delivery within the distribution area* Fleet utilization is optimized through the effective use of own vs contracted transport and effective route planning* Vehicle contingency plans exist for the replacement of contracted vehicles and drivers* Delivery fleet and drivers consistently comply with the statutory requirements* Maintain Fleet* Interpret and implement delivery schedules* Assure product quality* Analyze and respond to distribution performance measures* Translate business strategies* Ensure optimal asset utilization* Manager distribution key performance areas* Optimize marketplace competitiveness* Leverage information systems* Manage budget process* Control departmental costs* Manage CAPIN budget process* Ensure a healthy industrial relations climate* Manage and apply personnel processes* Manage own performance* Manage performance of direct reports* Communicate effectively in the workplace **Key Attributes and Competencies:** * Strong and assertive* Compliance driven* Creativity* Strong work ethic: Setting and achieving goals* Dependable: Consistently following through* Positive attitude: Creating a good environment.* Self-motivated: Working effectively with little direct* Computer Literate* MS Office proficiency **Minimum Requirements:** * Relevant 3-year tertiary degree/diploma, preferably in Supply Chain and or Logistics* 5 Years’ experience in logistics and supply chain management **Additional information:** * **Band: VII** SAB is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with SAB employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short-listing.