Distribution Controller

Tiger Consumer Brands Ltd.; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Brands Ltd. is seeking a Driver Sales Manager in South Africa to lead the Driver Sales team, ensuring on-time deliveries and effective distribution. You will optimize routes, monitor performance metrics, and manage staff establishment including wages and attendance.

The role requires matric or equivalent, a FMCG sales background, and a valid driver’s license. You will work to keep policies compliant and drive improvements across routes and logistics.

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent qualification.
• National Diploma/3 year Degree in Sales & Marketing preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years sales experience in a FMCG environment.
• Valid drivers’ license.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Driver Sales team to ensure deliveries are on time, in full and according to schedule and volumes.
• Conduct daily driver debriefs utilising the debrief form to review route performance.
• Manage returns and stock on truck.
• Ensure route optimization and schedules for efficient delivery.
• Monitor and report on distribution performance metrics.
• Keep up to date with Tiger Brands’ policies and ensure compliance.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Detail orientation

Team player

Valid driver’s license

Education

National Diploma/3 year Degree in Sales & Marketing

Matric or equivalent qualification

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! Manage the Driver Sales team to ensure deliveries are on time, in full and according to agreed schedule and volumes. Manage the effective distribution of products. Identify and implement best fit route optimization model and systems. Implement bakery’s operational plans to optimize distribution channels and penetrate the market.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Performance Outputs Sales
• Conduct daily driver debriefs utilising the debrief form to review route performance
• Manage returns and stock on truck
• Manage departure time
• Ensure route optimization and schedules for efficient delivery
• Monitor and report on distribution performance metrics
• Governance and Compliance
• Keep up to date with the relevant legislation and best practice with a view ensuring that all relevant Tiger Brands’ policies are up-to-date and templates are compliant
• Ensure remedial actions are implemented timeously to address non-conformances
• Manage staff establishment and head count
• People Management Control of weekly wages
• Implement a leave roster
• Manage crew attendance incl training and development and discipline
• Support in managing the departmental workforce planning
• Risk Management Ensure the crew is trained on defensive driving
• Drive the ongoing monitoring, escalation and reporting on risk management issues
• Flag all risks and assist in finding solutions
• Induction Standardize induction for Driver Salesman which covers Job profile and all the requirements of the job/paperwork to be completed
• Induct new driver salesman & van assistants into Albanys way of working (Driver & Van Assistant Job profile) Ensure understanding
• Account for stock and money
• Manage driver orders
• Manage outgoing stock versus route sheets
• Manage driver balances to ensure compliance
• Manage returns and stock on truck
• Manage crates movements to ensure full recovery
• Reporting Provision of accurate and timely reports to the lead in accordance with statutory requirements
• Use and apply appropriate approved reporting templates

Behavioural Competencies

Excellent communication skills – written and oral

Good interpersonal skills

Decision making ability

Problem solving ability

Figures orientation

Detail orientation

Personal Effectiveness – Analytical and problem solving skills;; ability to work under pressure; assertive, proactive and decisive; customer service orientation, detail oriented; excellent verbal and written communication skills, team player

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:

Qualifications Functional / Technical Competencies

• Matric or equivalent qualification
• National Diploma/3 year Degree in Sales & Marketing preferred
• Minimum of 3 years sales experience in a FMCG environment
• Valid drivers’ license #LI-KM3

In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

Tiger Brands is proudly Africa’s largest listed manufacturer of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). We impact lives every day with our iconic, award-winning brands. Our core business is the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of everyday branded food and beverages. Our products are relevant across every meal occasion and are well positioned to grow. Being a food company means we’re an intimate part of everybody's daily lives and that’s why we get loud and proud about exploring further, roaring louder and growing together. We aim to Ignite Your Career, Grow our brands and our business. If you are looking for an exciting career in a multinational FMCG business, then Tiger Brands is the place for you to work and play. Explore the vacancies we currently have available @TigerBrands.