Distribution Supervisor

PepsiCo; Mokopane; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food and beverage company is seeking a Distribution Manager in Mokopane, Limpopo. This role involves overseeing delivery operations, optimizing transportation routes, and ensuring adherence to safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain management and people management skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis is essential. Join us to help enhance our operational efficiency and customer satisfaction within a dynamic team.

Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Possible training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must possess Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Supply Chain or Logistics is preferred.
• Strong computer literacy is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing delivery logistics for timely execution.
• Optimize distribution performance through scheduling.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) regularly.

Skills

People Management Skills

Analytical Skills

Good Communication skills

Customer Service

Drive for results

Education

Grade 12/or Equivalent NQF Level 4

Relevant Diploma in Supply Chain/Logistics

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

warehouse management systems

inventory control software

Job description

Overview

We are PepsiCo

PepsiCo is proud to be one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies. Every day, we are dedicated to bringing our mission to create more smiles with every sip and every bite to life. Our products are enjoyed more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Our portfolio — including Lay’s, Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi and Quaker — consists of many iconic brands that generate more than US $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales, helping to deliver more than US $70 billion in net revenue in 2020.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive. Through PepsiCo Positive, we are charting a new course to drive positive action for the planet and people. PepsiCo Positive is an end-to-end strategic business transformation with sustainability at the centre of how we will create growth and value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change.

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.

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Responsibilities

• Job Overview:
• Assist in managing a team of Delivery Drivers and Assistants in order to ensure that Customers deliveries are executed on time and as per the delivery schedule. Support the Distribution team in all operational matters such as the use of HHC, Driver’s License and PDP renewals, vehicle service

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• Optimize the Secondary Distribution performance by applying the most cost effective and efficient Routing and Scheduling of vehicles.
• Manage the end-to-end distribution center operations including but not limited to the loading, delivery to customers, de-briefing post-delivery and managing customer invoicing, credit note and claims processing.
• Monitor KPI’S to address operational and Performance requirements
• Track KPI reports and reason out any deviation from the targets and take appropriate measures to avoid errors.
• Ensure all work equipment’s are used in proper manner, maintained properly and functioning to its maximum capacity.
• Maintain safe working conditions and environment.
• Directly responsible for Stratopod delivery/invoicing, System security and data accuracy.
• Actively support Plant/distribution/supply chain/shipping cost management projects.
• Be Able to Effectively communicate with all Business stakeholders at all levels, Frontline, support and leadership.
• Accurate execution of Key Accounts Delivery plans as per delivery schedule.
• Control of POD’s and ensuring there is no outstanding POD‘s on daily basis.
• Track and analyse delivery data daily.
• Co-ordinate v

Cost

• Manage Pallet control
• Ensure no outstanding pallets to be written off
• Manage overtime by proper planning.
• Manage absenteeismehicle Services by working closely with the Fleet personnel.
• Ensure that Delivery Drivers and Checkers adhere to the Loading process and other warehouse procedures.
• Maintain a healthy IR climate within Key Accounts.
• Manage and apply Performance Management
• Manage and Maintain EHS Standard

SDCA

• Effective SOP’s for all critical task’s
• Sound and effective SLA’s across all functions
• Effective routines and Review’s
• Ensure limited use of contract labour (only where justified and approved by HR)
• Manage all Warehouse assets.
• Ensure no outstanding PODs (Proof of Delivery) or Credit Notes (CNs)
• Deliver on Productivity Targets

Service

• Ensure 95% Service Level (Fill rate)
• Ensure 95% On time Delivery
• Ensure accurate and timely communication of delays to pro-actively manage customers
• Report on % departures by 8AM & 9AM daily
• Track Cut cases % (cases cut from order versus original order processed) with loss tree analysis monthly

Quality

• Manage stock rotation to ensure no write offs for expired/rotation stock
• Maintain IRA (Inventory Record Accuracy) of 95%
• Daily inventory health checks to be reported
• Ensure housekeeping and hygiene practices inside/outside facilities
• Ensure 100% adherence to Health, Safety and food safety procedures and regulations.
• Manage and track all non-conforming quality issues for escalation and resolution

People

• Managing staff performance and take corrective action.
• Identify training needs for warehouse staff.
• Manage contract labour (where justified) and ensure source documentation is validated on hours worked/overtime etc.
• Plan and set shifts for Warehouse employees.
• Ensure disciplinary action is taken where recurring deviations to standards are found

Qualifications

• Grade 12/or Equivalent NQF Level 4
• Relevant Tertiary Qualification – Relevant Diploma in Supply Chain/Logistics or related would be an Added Advantage
• Computer Literacy.
• People Management Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Good Communication skills
• Drive for results
• Customer Service
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems and inventory control software.
• Understanding of safety regulations and best practices in distribution environments

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