Central Distribution Center Manager

2 weeks ago


Germiston, South Africa PepsiCo Full time

**Responsibilities**:

- Manage the end to end distribution center operations including but not limited to the following key process activities: (Receiving inventory, putaway, storage, picking, packing and loading, delivery to customers, de-briefing post delivery and managing customer invoicing, credit note and claims processing)
- Responsible for Primary Distribution (Inbound & Outbound), Secondary Distribution & Exports
- Establish operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing stock, handling and disposals of stales, keeping accurate warehouse inventory, inter warehouse transfers and warehouse replenishment
- Ensure the warehouse overheads are within budget limits
- Develop, monitor and adapt KPI’S to address operational and Performance requirements
- Track KPI reports and reason out any deviation from the targets and take appropriate measures to avoid errors
- Ensure all work equipments are used in proper manner, maintained properly and functioning to its maximum capacity
- Maintain safe working conditions and environment.
- Executing FIFO procedures to track products’ freshness
- Follow-up on the Inventory process tracking, physical count and reporting of inventory variance and stock updating
- Capital Expenditure (Capex) planning and execution
- Ensure the warehouse thru-put and productivity are maintained
- Directly responsible for Warehouse Management System security and data accuracy
- Establish/maintain working programs to minimize transit and/or storage damage within established guidelines
- Effectively utilize warehousing space for inbound and outbound materials Control accuracy of shipments and goods received in order to maintain traceability and product loss and minimized penalties
- Keep abreast of new industry developments affecting the Distribution Centre operation including new products, technologies, modifications and processes, including TPM, which might lead to assuring a more efficient operation
- Actively support Plant/distribution/supply chain/shipping cost management projects
- Be Able to Effectively communicate with
- ** OEP (Operational Excellence Programme)**:

- Define all departments using SIPOC Model
- Clearly defined PI’s and KPI’s and process maps to task levels for all functions
- Effective SOP’s for all critical task’s
- Sound and effective SLA’s across all functions
- Effective routines and Review’s

**Cost**:

- Manage cost within the AOP of excess of $14.7MM.
- Ensure accurate forecasts submitted for P4F and P9F
- Ensure cost per case targets are met
- Manage Pallet costs within targets set
- Ensure no outstanding pallets to be written off
- Manage overtime by proper planning.
- Manage absenteeism
700
- Ensure 100% adherence to Health, Safety and AIB procedures and regulations
- Ensure on time submission of Key Control quarterly feedback and sample results
- Manage and track all non conforming quality issues for escalation and resolution

**People**:

- Implement Monthly Site town hall
- Daily Driver meetings (15min)
- Managing staff performance and take corrective action
- Identify training needs for warehouse staff
- Ensure sound management policies and practices are in place and adhered to
- Manage contract labour (where justified) and ensure source documentation is validated on hours worked/overtime etc.
- Plan and set shifts for Warehouse employees
- Ensure disciplinary action is taken where recurring deviations to standards are found

Qualifications:

- 6 years experience in FMCG manufacturing, logistics and supply chain, field and HO roles.
- 4 years logistics, inventory, planning or go to market experience, working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma
- Leadership experience and capability.
- Change management experience coupled with good analytical abilities
- Transport management capability.
- Strong internal and external communicator, influencer, and negotiator.
- Ability to set and prioritise short, mid and long term objectives.
- Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain /Logistics or related
- Postgraduate qualification preferable

**“PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act"



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