Logistics T1 Specialist - Cape at The South African Breweries (SAB)

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Define and control the Finished Goods and Returnable Container plan for production to ensure we enable service level performance achieved against target
• Support production performance and execution against the production plan Downtime Caused by Logistics reduced
• Understand and manage FG warehouse capacities to ensure maximum efficient utilization of space
• Works to ensure a safe working environment with 0 Lost Time Injuries in operations
• Manage all T1 warehouse related KPI's to drive Warehouse productivity
• Manages SCOH to a minimum waste measure
• Reduce stock age write offs and stock count variances
• Define T1 transportation requirements for movement of raw materials and finished goods
• Correct fleet sizing to fulfill demand
• Manages performance and execution against the T1 transportation and inventory deployment plan to achieve 100% Load Plan Attainment
• Implement and support DPO qualification in dry sites and VPO qualification in manufacturing sites
• Serve as an SME in DPO
• Ensures execution of T1 and FGCP against regional sales plans. Provides feedback to relevant stakeholders in the event of OOS
• Regional DPO Warehouse Pillar Owner (Weekly DPO Routines with Warehouse Teams)
• Warehouse VLC Finance Management and Problem Solving
• Implementation of Warehouse Management Pillar Tools within warehouse space
• 1 Direct Report- Regional Demand Analyst- responsible for inventory policy management; forecast accuracy management; alignment of SKU volume by pack type per month with District Managers; Regional DPO Planning Pillar Owner
• Management of T1 Execution
• Coordination of Warehouse Regional Monthly Routines (Monthly Brewery Meeting; Monthly Quality Meeting)

Key attributes and competencies:

• Good interpersonal skills / builds good relationships
• Ability to influence across departments
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good verbal and communication skills
• Good self-management practices
• Strong achievement orientation
• Ability to adapt to and implement change effectively

Minimum requirements:

• 3-year relevant diploma/degree
• 2 Year management experience preferably in Logistics or Supply
• Distribution Plant Optimization programme experience
• Warehouse and Stock experience advantageous
• High level IT user (MS Office, Oasis, Handheld devices)
• SAP proficient