Distribution Controller- Mthatha at Tiger Brands

• Manage the Driver Sales team to ensure deliveries are on time, in full, and according to agreed schedule and volumes

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Safe and responsible use of the vehicle

• Vehicle defect management
• Liaise with distribution on kilometres

Account for stock and money

• Manage driver orders
• Manage outgoing stock versus route sheets
• Manage driver balances
• Manage returns
• Manage stock on truck

Staff management

• Control of weekly wages
• Implement a leave roster
• Manage crew attendance
• Manage pipeline time
• Do on-the-route coaching
• Ensure that drivers maintain a tidy, professional appearance at all times
• Attend to disciplinary issues

Distributor management

• Balance distributors
• Highlight order changes

Truck Management

• Understand truck capacities and make adjustments where required

On time delivery

• Manage departure times
• Manage emergency / second round deliveries

Positive basket flow

• Manage baskets

Crew Supervision

• Manage discipline (late-coming, absenteeism, etc)
• Ensure transport has been arranged for Driver Salesman & Van assistants
• Ensure that drivers receive all invoices and that it balances back to stock on truck
• Manage departure times & on-time delivery
• Manage leave rosters & ensure leave relievers are in place
• Manage day off rosters and ensures the reliever is in place
• Induct new driver salesman & van assistants into Albanys way of working (Driver & Van Assistant Job profile) Ensure understanding

Induction

• Standardise induction for Driver Salesman which covers Job profile and all the requirements of the job/paperwork to be completed, etc

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:

Experience

• Matric or equivalent qualification
• Minimum of 2 years sales experience in a FMCG environment
• Valid drivers’ license
• Prepared to work long hours when required
• Prepared to work weekends and public holidays
• Prepared to work in informal and formal trade sector

End Date: January 2, 2026