Distribution Supervisor - Mokopane Bakery at PepsiCo

Responsibilities

What we’re looking for:

• Assist in managing a team of Delivery Drivers and Assistants in order to ensure that Customers deliveries are executed on time and as per the delivery schedule. Support the Distribution team in all operational matters such as the use of HHC, Driver’s License and PDP renewals, vehicle service
• Accountabilities are statements of the important end results which the job must achieve.  These statements should relate to an end result or objective which must be accomplished and against which some measurement of performance can be applied.
• Optimize the Secondary Distribution performance by applying the most cost effective and efficient Routing and Scheduling of vehicles.
• Manage the end-to-end distribution center operations including but not limited to the loading, delivery to customers, de-briefing post-delivery and managing customer invoicing, credit note and claims processing.
• Monitor KPI’S to address operational and Performance requirements
• Track KPI reports and reason out any deviation from the targets and take appropriate measures to avoid errors.
• Ensure all work equipment’s are used in proper manner, maintained properly and functioning to its maximum capacity.
• Maintain safe working conditions and environment.
• Directly responsible for Stratopod delivery/invoicing, System security and data accuracy.
• Actively support Plant/distribution/supply chain/shipping cost management projects.
• Be Able to Effectively communicate with all Business stakeholders at all levels, Frontline, support and leadership.
• Accurate execution of Key Accounts Delivery plans as per delivery schedule.
• Control of POD’s and ensuring there is no outstanding POD‘s on daily basis.
• Track and analyse delivery data daily.
• Co-ordinate v

Cost:

• Manage Pallet control
• Ensure no outstanding pallets to be written off
• Manage overtime by proper planning.
• Manage absenteeismehicle Services by working closely with the Fleet personnel.
• Ensure that Delivery Drivers and Checkers adhere to the Loading process and other warehouse procedures.
• Maintain a healthy IR climate within Key Accounts.
• Manage and apply Performance Management
• Manage and Maintain EHS Standard

SDCA:

• Effective SOP’s for all critical task’s
• Sound and effective SLA’s across all functions
• Effective routines and Review’s
• Ensure limited use of contract labour (only where justified and approved by HR)
• Manage all Warehouse assets.
• Ensure no outstanding PODs (Proof of Delivery) or Credit Notes (CNs)
• Deliver on Productivity Targets

Service:

• Ensure 95% Service Level (Fill rate)
• Ensure 95% On time Delivery
• Ensure accurate and timely communication of delays to pro-actively manage customers
• Report on % departures by 8AM & 9AM daily
• Track Cut cases % (cases cut from order versus original order processed) with loss tree analysis monthly

Quality:

• Manage stock rotation to ensure no write offs for expired/rotation stock
• Maintain IRA (Inventory Record Accuracy) of 95%
• Daily inventory health checks to be reported
• Ensure housekeeping and hygiene practices inside/outside facilities
• Ensure 100% adherence to Health, Safety and food safety procedures and regulations.
• Manage and track all non-conforming quality issues for escalation and resolution

People:

• Managing staff performance and take corrective action.
• Identify training needs for warehouse staff.
• Manage contract labour (where justified) and ensure source documentation is validated on hours worked/overtime etc.
• Plan and set shifts for Warehouse employees.
• Ensure disciplinary action is taken where recurring deviations to standards are found

Qualifications

What will qualify you for the role:

• Grade 12/or Equivalent NQF Level 4
• Relevant Tertiary Qualification – Relevant Diploma in Supply Chain/Logistics or related would be an Added Advantage
• Computer Literacy.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a FMCG Distribution environment.
• People Management Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Good Communication skills
• Drive for results
• Customer Service
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems and inventory control software.
• Understanding of safety regulations and best practices in distribution environments
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems and inventory control software.
• Understanding of safety regulations and best practices in distribution environments