Distribution Planner at Lactalis South Africa

Job Description    

• Join Lactalis at our site in KwaZulu-Natal and take on the challenges of a Distribution Planner. This exciting career opportunity at Lactalis SA will enable you to apply your business acumen to ensure that the company achieves its challenging objectives during the next phase of its growth in South Africa.

Required Skills    

• Supply Chain / Logistics degree with relevant operational experience
• At least 3 years’ experience with route planning software and support systems
• Knowledge of BPCS / Roadshow systems or similar ERP System
• A resilient individual with excellent interpersonal and clear communication skills
• Customer oriented, assertive with problem-solving skills
• Result driven, innovative with good decision-making skills
• Accurate and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Advanced MS Office skills (Excel)
• Drivers’ License

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Daily route planning and scheduling at a required level of accuracy and quality
• Manage fixed cost and reduce variable cost by planning optimal dynamic routes
• Manage and maintain the routing tool to retain data integrity
• Allocate resources / assets to routes in accordance with legislation and contractual agreements
• Record and report key performance indicators on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
• Identify cost saving initiatives and implement solutions to optimise the operations
• Liaise with relevant Business Partners
• Take ownership of routing results and KPI’s
• Must be able to work shifts and willing to travel nationally on occasion

Deadline:5th January,2026