Distribution & PLanning Lead

PepsiCo; Brakpan; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo South Africa is seeking a Senior Operations Manager for Distribution to plan and optimize the delivery network across multiple facilities, ensuring on-time service and cost-efficiency. You will lead a distribution team, manage routes and fleet, monitor inventory, ensure health and safety compliance, and partner with sales and logistics to meet demand and improve P&L performance.

Experience in unionized environments, budgeting, and implementing WMS/TMS systems will be advantageous as you

Qualifications

• Logistics or supply chain qualification required.
• 10+ years warehousing and distribution experience in a unionized environment.
• 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Proficient in MS Office and SAP or equivalent ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of delivery routes to ensure timely, cost-effective transport.
• Oversee fleet maintenance, scheduling and utilization for efficiency.
• Manage stock levels to meet delivery demand and service levels.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements in distribution.

Skills

Leadership

MS Office

SAP

Education

Logistics/SC Diploma

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

Overview

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people.

In South Africa (SA), you will find our products across the region at breakfast, lunch, or dinner. At the gym or on the field. In the office or on the go. We refresh, restore, and rejuvenate our consumers all day, every day with our key brands including Simba, Lay's, Liqui Fruit and Bokomo range of cereals. PepsiCo SA employs more than 13, 000 people across our three business divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com.

Responsible for the planning of distributing 400 000 loaves daily to 12000 customers and balancing the demand from 4 manufacturing facilities. The chief custodian of custodian customer service and distribution effectiveness. Interfaces across all areas to ensure that the product is available on an ongoing basis to meet or exceed sales volume plan. Improve customer service and P & L performance. Custodian of fleet safety.

Responsibilities

Accountabilities:

Operations Management & Distribution

• Lead the design of optimal delivery routes to ensure timely and cost-effective transportation of goods.


• Oversee the maintenance, scheduling, and use of delivery vehicles to ensure they are efficient and reliable.


• Oversee stock levels and ensure that the right amount of inventory is maintained to meet delivery demand.


• Ensure that all distribution activities comply with relevant health and safety regulations.


• Design and drive implementation procedures to minimize the risk of accidents, product damage, or other issues during storage and transportation.


• Identify ways to reduce costs, such as optimizing routes, improving warehouse operations, or reducing fuel consumption


• Own the distribution budget, including transportation costs, labor, and warehouse expenses.


• Drive continuous delivery network optimization

People Growth and Leadership

Lead and manage distribution structure to ensure smooth operations.

• Set performance goals for the distribution team and regularly assess their performance to maintain high productivity.


• Ensure training to distribution staff on procedures, safety, and efficiency improvements.


• Oversee all Industrial Relations and disciplinary procedures.


• Oversee shift schedules and manage workforce allocation to meet operational needs.

Systems, Procedures and Practices

• Drive implementation of warehouse and transport management systems to streamline operations.


• Ensure compliance with local and international transportation laws, including licenses, permits, and vehicle weight restrictions.


• Design policies and ensure compliance with food safety standards during transportation and storage.


• Ensure that the distribution process complies with environmental regulations, such as minimizing emissions and managing waste.

Relationship Results

• Build and maintain strong relationships, and ensure daily communication with sales department to maximise sales


• Build and maintain strong and ensure daily communications with the operations team to ensure that the right product is available in full and in time


• Relationship with IDCs to ensure proper planning of distribution and routes compliance.

Innovation and Improvement

• Implement systems to ensure products with a shorter shelf life are distributed first


• Identify ways to reduce costs, such as optimizing routes, improving warehouse operations, and optimise costs to serve.

Values

• Customer & Consumer Centric


• Ownership


• Integrity


• Respect


• Empowerment


• Teamwork

Qualifications

• Logistics, Supply Chain Diploma/Degree or similar qualification


• Minimum 10 years relevant experience in warehousing and distribution within a unionized environment.


• Minimum of 5 years in a leadership position


• Proficient in MS Office and SAP or equivalent ERP system

“PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act.”