Distribution Planner I-1

The South African Breweries; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in Johannesburg seeks a Distribution Planner I-1 to manage logistics and optimize distribution load plans. The ideal candidate has a relevant tertiary qualification and 2-3 years of FMCG planning experience. Advanced knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office is required. This position offers an opportunity to engage directly with operational teams and drive efficiency in distribution processes.

Qualifications

• Relevant 3-year tertiary qualification (Logistics, Supply Chain Management etc.).
• 2 – 3 years functional work experience in an FMCG environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of SAP.

Responsibilities

• Set-up & maintenance of inter-related system platforms (SAP, WinRoute, Sharepoints).
• Effective utilization of planning systems to create daily distribution load plans.
• Daily engagement with on-site Expeditors regarding load plan execution.

Skills

SAP Master Data

Logistics Planning

Microsoft Office

Supply Chain Management

Education

Relevant 3-year tertiary qualification

Tools

SAP

WinRoute

Job description

Job title : Distribution Planner I-1

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : November 02, 2025

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Set-up & maintenance of inter-related system platforms (Sap, Winroute, Sharepoints)
• SAP master-data implementation protocol
• WinRoute planning database maintenance and optimising settings and governance is met on all Master Data
• WinRoute road-network database maintenance on correct speeds for data from Maps
• Effective utilisation of planning systems, creating daily distribution load plans according to KPI targets
• Manage & plan today loads to efficiently maximize daily volume capacities
• Planning distribution load plans for multiple depots within prescribed time frame as and when required
• Load plan execution performance at an operational level and constructively feedback to drive improvement / driver & short cycle feedback
• Daily engagement with on-site Expeditors on execution of load plan
• Daily engagement with DC teams regarding planning instructions
• Clearing & maintaining SAP T2 platforms
• Core project work
• Drive LCP improvement and implementation

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
• Applicable Occupational Health and Safety Act of 93, South African Road Traffic Act and governance knowledge beneficial
• Transportation / Logistics jobs