National Logistics Manager at Pernod Ricard

Job Purpose

• Accountable for end-to-end logistics flow from:

1. local logistics from main warehouses to secondary warehouses
2. local logistics from warehouses to customers

• Supports the Logistics strategy which will drive effective customer service, profitability, and logistics network optimization, by managing all service providers optimally.
• Own the service level agreements both internally and externally with Logistics and Warehousing 3PLs
• Ensure logistics compliance of all controls and financial disciplines including health and safety.
• Satisfy all logistical reporting requirements
• Ensure the effective management of inventory and assets

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Service Delivery

• Data captured accurately by the warehouses
• Service delivery reports provided according to agreed format
• Reasons for credit returns analysed and followed up
• Disputes regarding accuracy of data are investigated
• Disputes regarding accuracy of data are minimised
• Improved customer service levels
• Provide service according to agreed standards and KPI’S
• Ensure deliveries are on time in full
• Ensure all processes are always followed and adhered to
• Continuous optimisation efforts through logistics footprint assessments.

IBT + Duty Payment planning

• Accountable for monthly IBT and Duty payment planning based on planning parameters and sales forecast.
• Accountable for annual budget/LE setting for IBT and Duty Payments Setting and ensure Risk and Opportunities are reported and managed accordingly.

Financial and budget management

• Set calendarization of budgets and reporting internally and externally (Duties for Clearing Agents)
• Accountable for Plan vs Budget/LE (Latest Estimate) reporting for IBT and Duties, standard costing lines, roadhaul, armed escorts, airfreights in volume and value (Cost-to-Serve) with accompanying commentary and corrective action plans.

Budget Setting

• CTS (Cost -to-Serve) – IBT’s, Disbursements and ad hoc budgets
• Duty Payment Budgets to Clearing Agents

Stakeholder relationship management accountability

• Manage relationship with Clearing Agents
• Monthly S&OP (CBP) meetings
• Commercial Weekly and Monthly Reviews
• Regional Key account Management
• Warehouse and Distribution 3PL Contract and Relationship Management

Reporting Accountability

• Accountable for plan vs actual for IBT and Duties
• R&O on CTS (Disbursement, duties, IBT, roadhaul, armed escorts, standard costing – 3PL lines)
• Service Delivery – CFR and OTIF
• IBT Actuals + Accruals
• Open Indents Reporting

Reporting Accountability

• Ensure successful implementation and roll-out of planning tool – Anaplan DDMRP

Key Competencies and Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

• Functional and Technical Competencies:
• Valid Driver’s License
• Advanced problem-solving and analysis skills.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• High level of organization and detail-orientation.
• Freight Management, Import/Export Procedures, Warehouse/Delivery, Pipeline Concept and Operations.
• FGI/SKU Management, IT, Company and Product Knowledge, Operational Policy and Procedures.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Adobe.
• Reporting: Qlikview/Power BI
• Strong knowledge of Excel spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Building and Maintaining Collaborative Relationships
• Teamwork
• Quality Orientation
• Influencing Skills
• Commercial Awareness

Sustainability and Responsibility and Public Affairs:

• Drive self and team participation in all S & R initiatives.
• Ensure self and team compliance to all Group Initiatives including.
• MOOCs.
• Code of Business Conduct.
• Code of Commercial Communication (sales and marketing).

Qualifications and Experience:

• National Diploma in Supply Chain and/or Logistics or similar
• 5 years relevant experience in a Logistics/ Planning role in a FMCG environment

Closing Date: 20th, July 2022