Founded in 1820 with a rich history spanning more than 195 years, Premier is entering a new and exciting period in our journey. In July 2014 we moved into our new corporate offices in Waterfall City just north of Johannesburg.
The past two years have seen a series of changes whereby Premier expanded from the traditional milling and baking business into suga...
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Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field. Desirable
Experience Requirements
Fleet and distribution planning roles within the FMCG industry. 3 - 5 years Essential
Proven track record of successfully utilizing and planning of distribution fleet. 3 - 5 years Essential
Exposure to continuous improvement initiatives and driving operational excellence in the FMCG market. 3 - 5 years Essential
Knowledge of transportation management systems and distribution network optimisation. Essential
Understanding of distribution logistics, including load planning, fleet management, and delivery scheduling. Essential
Knowledge of Nominated Delivery Day (NDD) requirements and industry best practices in secondary distribution.
Key Outputs
Strategically plan loads on the secondary fleet to maximize efficiency, reduce transportation costs, and minimize environmental impact.
Optimise the utilisation of the secondary fleet by consolidating loads and drive continuous improvement on a daily basis.
Ensure on-time delivery of orders as per Nominated Delivery Day (NDD) schedule, exceeding customer expectations and enhancing brand reputation.
Foster effective collaboration with Sales, Fleet and Distribution teams to streamline operations, resolve issues promptly, and improve overall productivity.
Complete daily and monthly reports accurately to provide data-driven insights, identify optimisation opportunities, and support informed decision-making.
Regularly review fleet capacity and internal and external customer requirements to adapt distribution plans, scale operations efficiently, and respond to market dynamics.
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