Distribution Manager

Nurture Brands; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic food production company in Gauteng is looking for an experienced Distribution Manager to lead their distribution function. Responsibilities include overseeing distribution processes, optimizing delivery routes, and managing a team of supervisors and drivers. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in distribution management and strong leadership skills. Adherence to compliance and excellent customer service are crucial for this role. Your efforts will directly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of the distribution network.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing distribution operations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Understanding of stock control methods (FIFO and FEFO).

Responsibilities

• Oversee all distribution processes and activities.
• Ensure effective planning for customer delivery sequences.
• Supervise and motivate distribution staff including drivers and supervisors.

Skills

Experience in distribution management

Knowledge of road traffic rules

Leadership and supervision skills

Ability to optimize delivery routes

Job description

At Meze Foods, we are passionate about crafting exceptional products that bring people together and are enjoyed by food lovers everywhere. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Distribution Manager to join our team and lead the distribution function across our manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that the process of capturing and communicating of any incidents, delays or non-compliance by delivery drivers from the debrief clerk for further investigation is effective and efficient (delivery comments report, event acknowledgement, non-compliance, etc.).
• Oversee all processes and distribution activities.
• Ensure that the plan of the customer delivery sequence is done effectively and efficiently and according to the parameters set up to ensure a high level of customer service (store- opening times, timeslots, closing times, etc).
• Ensure that the process of allocation of drivers and driver assistants to routes is done effectively and efficiently to ensure that drivers and driver assistants who are allocated are capable of completing their deliveries and that they know the area of delivery (demographic allocation, etc.)
• Ensure that the planning is done optimally to provide excellent service to the customers and routes are optimal using dynamic planning to ensure that the lowest operational cost is incurred (kilometers, delivery time, quantity of vehicles used, etc.).
• Ensure that the plan for the allocation of vehicles, drivers and driver assistants is done effectively by the route planners to ensure that no or minimal risk is incurred (rest periods, pool of workers, medically fit workers, correct vehicle types, etc.).
• Ensure that the equipping and training of drivers is done effectively and efficiently to minimize accidents and understand the Road Traffic rules of the road (K53 – PDP’s, following distance, observation, etc.).
• Supervise and motivate distribution Supervisors, Fleet Manager, drivers, pickers etc
• Adhere to and ensure that all staff reporting to you complies with all policies and procedures and instructions issued.
• Always manage monthly stock control (FIFO and FEFO) within dispatch areas.
• Ensure traceability information is documented on the picking slips.