Distribution Manager

Lactalis South Africa; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 550 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in Centurion, Gauteng, seeks a Distribution Manager to oversee customer interfacing and optimize distribution operations. The ideal candidate will have a tertiary qualification in Supply Chain or Logistics, with at least 5 years of experience in a similar role. Responsibilities include budget control, project management, and ensuring efficient distribution processes. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this dynamic role.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience within a similar role.
• Unendorsed Driver’s license is required.
• Ability to manage staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Forecast and control Annual Distribution Cost Budget.
• Manage distribution head count and efficiency.
• Pro-actively resolve delivery obstacles.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Good communication

Results oriented

Conflict resolution

Education

Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain or Logistics

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Role Purpose

Join Lactalis at our site in Centurion Gauteng Office and take on the challenges of a Distribution Manager. The purpose of the role is to manage customer/distribution interfacing and product forecasting, vehicle management, route optimisation and fleet management systems. This exciting career opportunity at Lactalis SA will enable you to apply your business acumen to ensure that the company achieves its challenging objectives during the next phase of its growth in South Africa.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain or Logistics is preferred.
• 5 years’ experience within a similar role
• Excel under pressure.
• Be accurate and pay attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and be assertive.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritise and follow up on outstanding items.
• Enthusiastic with high energy levels and output.
• Results orientated with a high level of imitative.
• Management of staff skills.
• Experience in MS Office would be essential.
• Unendorsed Driver’s license.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Forecast and control Annual Distribution Cost Budget.
• Maintain optimal resource mix considering the changing input costs and customer demand.
• Benchmark existing systems and processes against industry and recommend changes for improved distribution efficiency.
• Daily KPI Management of the department.
• Manage projects according to stipulated time frames.
• Manage and control monthly distribution costs.
• Ensure procedures and workflows are in place.
• Manage and control distribution head count (employees and temporary contract labour) to ensure optimal efficiency and productivity through targeting labour efficiency targets in planning and execution.
• Ensure harmonious working relationship across all levels and functions.
• Pro-actively identify and resolve obstacles to customer service delivery in a timeous manner.
• Provide contingency plans and implementation of contingency plans when required.
• Provide means of facilitating resolution of non-delivery on customer service level agreements.
• Effectively balance the needs of internal and external customers and the operational units’ capacity to meet those needs.
• Anticipate and identify customer needs and specifications.
• Ensure sufficient service levels with customers.
• Motivate employees to ensure a coherent work environment.
• Ensure through the departments systems, processes, effective utilisation of resources and culture that a customer focussed service is delivered.
• Manage employees of the department according to the Lactalis SA Human Resources Policies and Procedures.
• Manage Lactalis SA SHE policies in your department to create a safe working environment.
• Planning to allow timeous supply and resource allocation to ensure on-time deliveries to Cross-Dock facilities.