DISTRIBUTION PLANNER

The South African Breweries; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

The South African Breweries is seeking a Distribution Planner in Sandton to execute daily routes for Distribution Centres using SAP, WinRoute, and SharePoint. You will ensure KPI targets are met while maintaining customer service and productivity, working closely with distribution teams.

Minimum requirements include a 3-year qualification and 2-3 years of FMCG planning experience, with strong analytical, planning, and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• 3-year tertiary qualification is required.
• 2-3 years of planning experience in FMCG environment is required.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act is advantageous.
• Strong numerical and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management are essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain interrelated system platforms (SAP, WinRoute, SharePoint).
• Execute SAP master data implementation protocols.
• Maintain the WinRoute planning database, optimise settings and ensure governance across all master data.
• Maintain the WinRoute road network database and obtain accurate speed data from maps.
• Create daily distribution load plans in line with KPI targets.
• Plan daily loads to maximise volume capacity and efficiency.
• Schedule load plans for multiple depots within required timeframes.
• Monitor load plan execution and provide feedback to drive improvement.
• Engage daily with on-site Expeditors and DC teams on planning instructions.
• Ensure clear and up-to-date SAP T2 platforms.
• Participate in core project work and drive improvements.

Skills

Analytical ability

Planning & prioritisation

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Accountability

Education

3-year tertiary qualification

Tools

SAP

WinRoute

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 this role is to execute effective daily routes for Distribution Centres (DCs) using available routing tools. The Distribution Planner is responsible for ensuring distribution KPI targets are achieved while maintaining customer service and productivity expectations for the DCs they support. This requires daily interactions and routines with the distribution teams.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Set up and maintain interrelated system platforms (SAP, WinRoute, SharePoint).
• Execute SAP master data implementation protocols.
• Maintain the WinRoute planning database, optimise settings, and ensure governance is adhered to across all master data.
• Maintain the WinRoute road network database and ensure correct speed data is obtained from maps.
• Effectively utilise planning systems to create daily distribution load plans in line with KPI targets.
• Manage and plan daily loads to efficiently maximise volume capacities.
• Plan distribution load plans for multiple depots within the prescribed timeframe, as and when required.
• Monitor load plan execution performance at an operational level and provide constructive feedback to drive improvement, including driver and short-cycle feedback.
• Engage daily with on-site Expeditors regarding load plan execution.
• Engage daily with DC teams regarding planning instructions.
• Clear and maintain SAP T2 platforms.
• Participate in core project work.
• Drive LCP improvements and implementation.

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant 3-year tertiary qualification.
• 2-3 years of functional work and planning experience in an FMCG environment.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993, the South African Road Traffic Act, and related governance principles would be advantageous.
• Sound business and financial acumen.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Word, with knowledge of SAP.
• Demonstrated strong analytical ability.
• Good performance track record.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent planning, organising, and prioritisation abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across teams.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Results-driven with a strong customer service orientation.
• Sound decision-making and judgement skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and resilient.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• Ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and drive implementation.
• High level of accountability and ownership.
• Adaptability and willingness to embrace change.
• Strong numerical and data interpretation skills.
• Commitment to safety, governance, and compliance standards.

Additional Information:

• Band: VIII

SAB/AB InBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with the SAB/AB InBev Employment Equity Plan and talent requirements. The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional relevant information as criteria for shortlisting.