Distribution Manager - VKB Milling, Frankfort at VKB Group

Job Description

• The Logistics and Distribution Manager is responsible for the effective coordination and planning of the transport schedule with Transport Contractors according to the daily production- and order schedule. The optimisation of loads, routes and personnel are essential to the success of this position whilst keeping up with the production and order demands.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily planning and scheduling of VKB Milling transport needs with external Transport Contractors according to orders as well as plant and product availability.
• Scheduling drivers and fleet in advance to optimise loads, routes and personnel productivity.
• Working with the production department to ensure orders get out in time
• Improve on the efficiency of the fleet by optimal load scheduling and communication with Transport Contractors.
• Drive down cost by ensuring proper negotiation of transport costs and by keeping record of fleet efficiency, fuel consumption per vehicle.
• Communicate with external contractors to ensure the timeous delivery of feed.
• Ongoing communication with departments within the business, personnel, marketers, clients, drivers and contractors to give feedback with regards to deliveries.

Skills and Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years Logistic Management experience within the FMCG environment.
• A tertiary qualification in Logistics- or Supply Chain Management would be preferable.
• Persuasive communication
• MS Office Package with a strong focus on Excel
• Strong customer focus
• Ability to work under pressure

Competencies

• People management
• Problem solving
• Communication
• Planning and scheduling
• Strong analytical ability