Distribution Manager II - Olifantsfontein Bakery at PepsiCo

Responsibilities

What we’re looking for:

• We are looking for a Distribution Manager to join our dynamic team based in Olifantsfontein. The successful incumbent will manage the distribution function of a large size operation inclusive of orders and fleet management. To assist with the effective management of the distribution department. They will also be required to develop and maintain optimum sales and delivery plans. Effectively maximize market share whiles ensuring the availability of products to drive customer satisfaction. 

They will also be responsible for the following:

• Planned distribution incl. products, people, vehicles, routes & customers    
• Optimize fleet utilization                                                                                   
• Executed customer service delivery incl. orders, products, queries & cash                                                                                                  
• Fleet management on DRM
• Daily management of controls i.e. debriefing, hits, scheduling of routes, master data on DRM
• Drive optimal cost to serve
• Manage OTIF of customers
• Control manpower and TES heads
• Development and growth of team
• Drive TPW behaviors
• Drive EHS principles and encourage safety within department
• Drive high performance team
• Manage Driver shorts and daily reconciliations                                                                                                     
• Managed team, equipment and vehicles including crates, pallets, scales and forklifts 
• Daily stock planning and buy-outs
• Distribution 136
• Routes 105
• IDC 8

Qualifications

What will qualify you for the role

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Logistics Management or related

Previous Experience

• 5-6 years' experience as a Distribution Manager.
• Leadership and relationship building skills
• People management skills
• Safety background
• DRM and VSC experience