Distribution Planning & Analytics Manager

Tiger Brands; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African consumer goods company based in Germiston is seeking a professional to optimize and manage route planning. The role requires expertise in supply chain logistics, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in strategic planning systems. Ideal candidates will have a B.Com or BSc in Logistics or Engineering and 3-5 years of experience in distribution. This position offers the opportunity to drive efficiency and cost effectiveness within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of logistics principles.
• Advanced data interpretation and problem-solving skills.
• Clear, persuasive interaction with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain master routes sequence and customer allocation.
• Ensure accuracy of system data through exception management.
• Generate daily adherence reports and monthly KPI scorecards.
• Identify inefficiencies and propose cost reduction initiatives.
• Involvement in fleet mix design and master route optimisation.

Skills

Supply chain expertise

Analytical proficiency

Communication skills

Resilience

Education

B.Com (Logistics/Transport Management/Supply Chain)

BSc Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

Microsoft applications

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! To plan and track routes using market-leading planning and route adherence software, ensuring efficiency, cost optimisation, and alignment with strategic supply chain objectives. The role combines advanced technical capability, analytical depth, and operational insight.

What You Will Do

• Master route management: Maintain master routes (sequence, customer allocation, frequency changes, vehicle/driver assignment, workload balancing).
• System health: Ensure accuracy of system data through exception management, onboarding of new delivery points, and continuous feedback.
• Operational reporting: Generate daily adherence reports, monthly KPI scorecards, and performance analysis.
• Cost optimisation: Identify inefficiencies and propose data-driven cost reduction initiatives.
• Strategic optimisation: Fleet mix design, service-day modelling, master route optimisation, and long-term network planning.

What You Will Bring To The Table

Competencies

Supply chain expertise: Solid understanding of logistics principles.

• Analytical proficiency: Advanced data interpretation and problem-solving skills.
• Software capability: 3–5 years’ experience with strategic planning systems.
• Communication: Clear, persuasive interaction with multiple stakeholders.
• Resilience: Ability to perform in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.

Experience

• 3–5 years’ experience in distribution/logistics.
• B.Com (Logistics/Transport Management/Supply Chain), or BSc Engineering.
• 1–2 years’ supervisory/management exposure.
• Intermediate to advanced MS Excel and Microsoft applications.

In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.