T1 Productivity Specialist

The South African Breweries; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the beverage industry is seeking a T1 Productivity Manager to enhance productivity within their operations. The role involves aligning productivity measures with global standards, analyzing operations, and engaging with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in logistics, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment. This position offers the opportunity to drive change and implement effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Logistics.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Track, measure, and drive T1 productivity within BUSA.
• Align T1 operation to global KPIs and standards.
• Identify productivity improvement opportunities.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Results-Focused

Education

3-year tertiary degree in Supply Chain or Logistics

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title: T1 Productivity Manager

The key purpose of this role is to track, measure, and continuously drive T1 productivity within BUSA.

This entails working closely with the T1 Carriers, SAB Breweries, and SAB DCs.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Align the T1 operation and T1 productivity measures to global KPIs and standards.
2. Define T1 productivity KPI's and PI's linked to the overall Zone and BU Logistics strategy and goals (GFP; ATCT; WPS vs MPL; HL / Load; ADT; Load factor; Travel Standard Adherence, etc.).
3. Measure, report, and track productivity and safety on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis.
4. Identify productivity improvement opportunities, prepare, and close out actions for routine MCRS Meetings with Director / VP.
5. Analyze and engage with carrier, brewery, and DC activities and operations.
6. Create Carrier Scorecards (Dedicated and Non-Dedicated), including Safety, ATCT, Travel Standard Adherence, Claims, at a minimum.
7. Manage discussions between all stakeholders impacting T1 productivity (Weekly Carrier Productivity Meetings, Weekly BLM / RLM SLA Meetings & Action Log Management).
8. Develop T1 Truck Sizing Models and Routine Truck Sizing Sign-Offs aligning to business requirements.
9. Define and update T1 SOPs for internal and external stakeholders.
10. Provide key input into the budgeting process for BU South Africa T1 Transport and Warehouse.
11. Manage Transport Scheduling & Blocks for T1 (LCP).
12. Scope, engage, and execute approved projects (Project Management).

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Challenger of the status quo.
• Driven to implement change & transformation.
• Ability to work within a multi-cultural environment.
• Organized, coordinated, and reliable work approach.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills.
• Highly results-focused.
• Lead by example, embodying company values.
• Self-motivated with effective workload prioritization.

Minimum Requirements:

• 3-year tertiary degree, preferably in Supply Chain or Logistics.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Logistics.
• Excellent presentation skills with clear communication.
• Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of key ABInBev operations.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken).

Additional Information:

Band: VISAB / ABInBev is an equal opportunity employer. All appointments will align with SAB / ABInBev employment equity plans and talent requirements.

The advert has minimum requirements listed.

Management reserves the right to consider additional relevant information during shortlisting.