Distribution Planner I-1

The South African Breweries Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 550 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in Gauteng seeks a Distribution Planner II to manage daily distribution routes. The ideal candidate will have a 3-year degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management and 2–3 years of FMCG experience. Responsibilities include planning loads, maintaining databases, and collaborating with teams to meet KPI targets. Join us to contribute to a future with more cheers!

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of functional work and planning experience in a FMCG environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of SAP.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and South African Road Traffic Act beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Execute effective daily routes for Distribution Centre's using available routing tools.
• Maintain WinRoute planning database, optimise settings, and ensure governance for master data.
• Engage daily with DC teams regarding planning instructions.

Skills

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

Business and financial acumen

Education

Relevant 3-year tertiary qualification in Logistics or Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Distribution Planner II is responsible for executing effective daily routes for Distribution Centre's (DC's) using available routing tools. The role focuses on achieving distribution KPI targets while maintaining customer service and productivity expectations for the DC.

SAB / ABInBev has reimagined what a beer company can be and anchored this in a powerful brand purpose – We Dream Big to Create a Future With More Cheers – which articulates who we are and where we are going. At SAB it’s always about more than the beer. We are driven by our passion to demonstrate the unique power of beer to propel South Africa forward.

Since our inception over a century ago, SAB has grown to become South Africa’s largest brewer, a powerful economic contributor, a leader in sustainability, and a champion of responsible consumption. SAB is one of South Africa’s admired companies and corporate brands.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Set‑up & maintenance of inter‑related system platforms (SAP, WinRoute, SharePoint)
• Implement SAP master‑data protocol
• Maintain WinRoute planning database, optimise settings, and ensure governance for all master data
• Maintain WinRoute road‑network database with correct speeds from maps
• Utilise planning systems to create daily distribution load plans according to KPI targets
• Manage and plan today’s loads to maximise daily volume capacities
• Plan distribution load plans for multiple depots within prescribed time frames as required
• Execute load plans and provide constructive feedback to drive improvement, driver & short‑cycle feedback
• Engage daily with on‑site Expeditors on load plan execution
• Engage daily with DC teams regarding planning instructions
• Clear and maintain SAP T2 platforms
• Lead core project work such as driving LCP improvement and implementation

Key Attributes and Competencies

• Sound business and financial acumen
• Strong analytical ability
• Good performance track record
• Strong interpersonal skills

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant 3‑year tertiary qualification (Logistics, Supply Chain Management, etc.)
• 2–3 years functional work and planning experience in a FMCG environment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word and knowledge of SAP
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act of 93 and South African Road Traffic Act, and governance beneficial

Additional Information

• Band: VIII
• SAB / ABInBev is an equal opportunity employer and all appointments will be made in line with SAB / ABInBev employment equity plan and talent requirements.