DISTRIBUTION SUPERVISOR

The South African Breweries; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

The South African Breweries is seeking a Delivery Productivity Manager in Gauteng to drive service level and optimize delivery modes. You will lead in-trade coaching, ensure data integrity, and support cost-effective distribution while upholding SOPs.

Applicants should have a 3-year tertiary degree in Supply Chain or Logistics, at least 2 years in FMCG customer service, and a Code 08 driver's license. SAP experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3-year tertiary degree/diploma in Supply Chain or Logistics
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a customer service role within FMCG supply chain/logistics
• Valid Code 08 Driver's License
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• SAP experience preferred

Responsibilities

• In-trade coaching with MBFU, refusals and OODD
• Ensure delivery modes are cost-effective and SOP-compliant
• Verify master data accuracy
• Perform in-trade Owner Driver verifications
• Adhere to market visit plans and SOPs; weekly visits
• Establish SLA with 2DCP for daily capacity optimization
• Train drivers on quality issues and handling
• Track consumer complaints and implement action plans

Skills

Microsoft Office

Customer service principles

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Self-management & planning

Reliability

Achieving orientation

Education

3-year tertiary degree/diploma in Supply Chain or Logistics

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Code 08 Driver's License

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 to is to drive a consistent Service Level by ensuring superior POC execution of the Delivery Process while executing our competition strategy responsibly. Grow profitability by exploiting delivery mode opportunities.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Delivery Productivity Management

• In trade coaching with errant offenders on MBFU, refusals and OODD
• Ensuring that delivery modes share us adhered and continually look for opportunities to pursue cheaper modes
• Master Data verified for accuracy
• Carry out in-trade Owner Driver standard verification
• Adherence to market visit plan within trade presence at a minimum of x4 days a week ensuring adherence to SOPs and OWDs done to open the gap where necessary

Quality Management

• Ensure Quality is clear in the Route Delivery Execution Process and people know and follow it
• Ensure all employees understand the customer complaint process. Process is in place, KPI is tracked and there are action plans to improve results. Consumer complaints GOPS are being tracked and implemented
• Ensure that the driver base is trained and equipped to identify quality related issues and understands correct handling methodology to minimise issues Capacity Occupation and Refusal Management
• Establish SLA with 2DCP on Capacity Occupation daily optimization
• Ensure that appropriate communication channel in place and action plans have been developed to track Refusals
• Ensure return policies are in place, and they cover all items and they are adhered to and updated. Support Service Social Systems
• Establish routines to with CXC to track performance
• Create an environment that allows for cross functional learning and integration

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• SAP experience will be preferred
• Knowledge of customer service principles
• Demonstrates reliability
• Good interpersonal skills / builds good relationships
• Ability to work under pressure
• Verbal ability and communication skills
• Excellent self-management and planning skills
• Strong achievement orientation
• Relevant 3-year tertiary degree/diploma, preferably in Supply Chain
• and or Logistics
• 2 years’ experience in a customer service role within an FMCG Supply Chain and or Logistics
• Valid Code 08 Driver's License

Additional Information:

• Band: VIII

SAB/AB InBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with 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.

The South African Breweries is a leading brewer in South Africa, operating seven breweries and offering a diverse portfolio of renowned beer brands since 1895.

Food and Beverage Services Accommodation and Food Services

Park Lane, Sandton, Gauteng 2001, ZA Cnr Main and Boundry Roads, Newlands, Cape Town, Western Province 7700, ZA