LDP Manager at The Coca-Cola Company

Job Description    
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has an exciting opportunity in our Sales department. We are looking for talented individual with relevant skills and experience for a Local Distribution Partner Manager role, which is based in CCBSA Ladysmith. The successful candidate will report directly to the District Manager. KEY PURPOSE To lead and manage the set-up and design process of Local Distribution Partners (LDP’s) and Third Party Distributors so that orders can be delivered in the most efficient and effective manner with regards to cost and Customer service levels.

Key Duties & Responsibilities    
KEY OUTPUTS

• Accountable for setting up of Local Distribution Partners and Local Distributors per agreed target for the District.
• To monitor and control daily shortages according to company policies and procedures so that zero settlement can be achieved by Local Distribution Partners.
• To prepare and deliver Model Stock for the Local Distribution Partner and manages replenishment process to ensure that Local Distribution Partner delivers in full always.
• To lead and manage the Local Distribution Partners output so that training requirements can be identified and non-performance areas can be addressed.
• To continually evaluate and adjust actual performance against pre-set targets so that Customer service levels can be enhanced.
• To optimise Customer service within the team so that correct stock can be delivered to the Customer on time.
• To manage associates in a manner that allows contractual obligations to be achieved.
• To manage haulage activities in line with Company policies and procedures so that haulage standards can be achieved according to daily weekly haulage plan.
• Manage financial performance of LDP and debtors account with CCBSA
• Inform decisions with regards to implementation of Local Distribution Partner strategy and best practices within all District Local Distribution Partner’s.
• Advise District Manager of Local Distribution Partner operational plan and performance.
• Ensure that all legal health and governance control measures are implemented.

KEY ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES

• Distribution methods and principles.
• Conceptualisation

Skills

• Customer orientation.
• Business Insights/ knowledge.
• Entrepreneurial Acumen.
• Planning & Organisation skills.
• Self-actualization/ Emotional Maturity and assertiveness.
• Participative management.
• Knowledge of Transport legislation
• Knowledge Labour, Health and Safety Legislation
• Financial Acumen

Skills, Experience & Education    
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

• 3 Year Road Transport Diploma or relevant Degree
• 3 Years FMCG experience
• Experience in operations will be an advantage
• Computer literate 
• SAP (Warehousing and Distribution) experience will be an advantage

Closing Date: 12th, April 2022