Route Controller

Join to apply for the Route Controller role at RCL FOODS. Closing Date: / 11 / 14 Reference Number: RCL Company: RCL Food Job Title: Route Controller Functions: Operations / Manufacturing Job Type: Permanent Location: Tzaneen, Limpopo, South Africa Job Description At RCL FOODS, we are driven by a purpose that goes beyond business. Our commitment of "We Grow What Matters" reflects our dedication to nourishing lives, communities and the future. Purpose of the Role Responsible for addressing regular operational needs of customers, monitoring and ensuring improved route optimisation and driver efficiency. Support the Sales Rep in providing adequate route optimisation and rationalisation solutions. Ensure our customer needs are met within a viable business framework. Provide a link between despatch and drivers for a seamless transition of products. Provide key trade intel and address regular customer service requirements. Minimum Requirements Education and Qualifications Grade 12 Diploma / Degree in Logistics Valid driver's license Ability to drive Experience 2-3 years' experience in a Distribution function Minimum of 1-2 years' experience working in an administration / transport environment, preferably within a FMCG environment. Duties & Responsibilities Ensure efficient and cost-effective product distribution Ensure driver teams deliver according to mapped and optimised routes Ensure all new and old customers are plotted on the VeZa or existing optimisation system in line with distribution goals Ensure orders are geared towards improving truck utilisation and loaves / km Ensure driver teams orders / invoices correspond with the bake plan before vehicle leaves DC / bakery Ensure balancing of orders placed, delivered and returned With sales support, ensure customer order patterns are accurate to deliver a precise bake plan Daily monitoring and tracking of returns Crafting and actioning plans to drastically improve returns Daily monitoring and tracking of driver crates and shorts as per agreed targets Crafting and driving innovative ways to reduce these numbers Summiting frequent (daily) sales figures from drivers Sourcing and distribution of key trade intelligence Providing actionable plans for improvements and combating competitor activities Ensuring the capturing and allocation of all customer details Ensuring all customer details and classifications are loaded correctly on new accounts and are correctly listed on existing accounts Ensuring driver competency and delivery time management Support, train, discipline and lead the driver & van assistant teams to deliver sales excellence Ensure timeous driver dispatch from the bakery with correct invoicing Employ efficient route riding system in order to see all customers within each quarter Execute driver team performance scorecard to deliver sales excellence i.e., Customer ratings, delivery times, peer review, sales growth, etc. Submission of frequent (at least weekly) price surveys Monitoring our RSPs and executing pricing strategy, policy and mandate #J-18808-Ljbffr