Planner Secondary - Midrand at Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd

Qualification Requirements

• Grade 12 - Essential
• 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.