Secondary Distribution Specialist at Lactalis South Africa

Job Description    

• Join Lactalis South Africa at our offices in the Western Cape and take on the challenging role of Secondary Distribution Specialist. In this role, the incumbent will work closely with the DC’s and support their Secondary Distribution planning optimisation to drive productivity. The successful incumbent will model initiatives to determine impact on Cost and support Analytics Drive and Projects.

Required Skills    

• Relevant University degree (Logistics / Finance / Engineering) - Data science qualification is preferable
• A clear understanding of Logistics either through study or experience.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Demonstrate logical analysis and problem-solving skills through organization and prioritization (Ability to manipulate and understand data)
• Demonstrate superior listening, written and oral communication skills, effectively and clearly communicates, reflecting an appropriate sense of urgency
• Build and maintain productive relationships with cross-functional teams
• Computer Literacy:
• MS Office (advanced Excel)
• Roadshow (working knowledge)
• Qlik Sense (working knowledge)

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the distribution planning department
• Monitor / assess / measure & optimize all outbound secondary distribution planning and execution.
• Conducting strategic optimisation routing exercises.
• Propose cost reduction initiatives while maintaining productivity and Customer Service (Volume smoothing & Fleet Mix)
• Mentor DC Distribution planners (Train, evaluate, motivate & monitor activities)
• Support DC & Distribution Managers to evaluate the daily load plan to ensure execution at least cost

Monitor Costs

• Ensure that cost budgets are met by increasing productivity, efficiencies and utilizing systems proficiently (planning, execution, controlling)
• Participate in Secondary Distribution Budget Setting process.
• Monitor High Level KPI’s and identify corrective actions.
• Understand Logistics Monthly book and KPI’s.

 Analytics & Data Modelling

• Support analysis and modelling of new initiatives to understand cost impact
• Strong interest in data analysis and modelling demonstrated through development of new analytical models after careful business evaluation.
• Exploiting analytical opportunities to provide management accounting insight and reporting.
• Back-up and support for Qlik Sense environment

Computer Literacy

• Ensure that all software systems are fully operational,
• Distribution Planners hardware is adequate to run applicable systems (Roadshow, System Access, Remote access, BPCS, etc.)

Master Data Accuracy

• Ensure Master Data Accuracy – verifying Sectors, GPS, and NDD’s
• Ensure accuracy of allocation to DC’s and XDOC’s

 Social Systems

• Ensure that the communication lines with internal and external suppliers and customers are sustained and that Reports are generated.
• Analyse Reports and communicate within the specified timelines.
• Attend all relevant social meetings to identify possible impact on Distribution Planning (i.e. Customer Frequency changes)
• Work in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Assist in risk assessment and mitigation activities
• Manage relationship with Vendors
• Support implementation of new Projects – (e.g. OASIS, Debriefing & Recon optimization)