Distribution & PLanning Lead at PepsiCo

Responsibilities

Accountabilities:

Operations Management & Distribution

• Lead the design of optimal delivery routes to ensure timely and cost-effective transportation of goods.
• Oversee the maintenance, scheduling, and use of delivery vehicles to ensure they are efficient and reliable.
• Oversee stock levels and ensure that the right amount of inventory is maintained to meet delivery demand.
• Ensure that all distribution activities comply with relevant health and safety regulations.
• Design and drive implementation procedures to minimize the risk of accidents, productdamage, or other issues during storage and transportation.
• Identify ways to reduce costs, such as optimizing routes, improving warehouseoperations, or reducing fuel consumption
• Own the distribution budget, including transportation costs, labor, and warehouseexpenses.
• Drive continuous delivery network optimization

People Growth and LeadershipLead and manage distribution structure to ensure smooth operations.

• Set performance goals for the distribution team and regularly assess their performance tomaintain high productivity.
• Ensure training to distribution staff on procedures, safety, and efficiency improvements.
• Oversee all Industrial Relations and disciplinary procedures.
• Oversee shift schedules and manage workforce allocation to meet operational needs.Systems, Procedures and Practices
• Drive implementation of warehouse and transport management systems to streamlineoperations.
• Ensure compliance with local and international transportation laws, including licenses,permits, and vehicle weight restrictions.
• Design policies and ensure compliance with food safety standards during transportationand storage.
• Ensure that the distribution process complies with environmental regulations, such asminimizing emissions and managing waste. Relationship Results
• Build and maintain strong relationships, and ensure daily communication with salesdepartment to maximise sales
• Build and maintain strong and ensure daily communications with the operationsteam to ensure that the right product is available in full and in time
• Relationship with IDCs to ensure proper planning of distribution and routes compliance. Innovation and Improvement
• Implement systems to ensure products with a shorter shelf life are distributed first
• Identify ways to reduce costs, such as optimizing routes, improving warehouse operations, and optimise costs to serve.

Values

• Customer & Consumer Centric
• Ownership
• Integrity
• Respect
• Empowerment
• Teamwork

Qualifications

• Logistics, Supply Chain Diploma/Degree or similar qualification
• Minimum 10 years relevant experience in warehousing and distribution within a unionized environment.
• Minimum of 5 years in a leadership position