Distribution Manager

19 hours ago

Gauteng, South Africa Nurture Brands Full time

At Meze Foods, we are passionate about crafting exceptional products that bring people together and are enjoyed by food lovers everywhere. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Distribution Manager to join our team and lead the distribution function across our manufacturing operations.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Ensure that the process of capturing and communicating of any incidents, delays or non-compliance by delivery drivers from the debrief clerk for further investigation is effective and efficient (delivery comments report, event acknowledgement, non-compliance, etc.).
- Oversee all processes and distribution activities.
- Ensure that the plan of the customer delivery sequence is done effectively and efficiently and according to the parameters set up to ensure a high level of customer service (store
- opening times, timeslots, closing times, etc).
- Ensure that the process of allocation of drivers and driver assistants to routes is done effectively and efficiently to ensure that drivers and driver assistants who are allocated are capable of completing their deliveries and that they know the area of delivery (demographic allocation, etc.)
- Ensure that the planning is done optimally to provide excellent service to the customers and routes are optimal using dynamic planning to ensure that the lowest operational cost is incurred (kilometers, delivery time, quantity of vehicles used, etc.).
- Ensure that the plan for the allocation of vehicles, drivers and driver assistants is done effectively by the route planners to ensure that no or mínimal risk is incurred (rest periods, pool of workers, medically fit workers, correct vehicle types, etc.).
- Ensure that the equipping and training of drivers is done effectively and efficiently to minimize accidents and understand the Road Traffic rules of the road (K53 - PDP’s, following distance, observation, etc.)
- Supervise and motivate distribution Supervisors, Fleet Manager, drivers, pickers etc
- Adhere to and ensure that all staff reporting to you complies with all policies and procedures and instructions issued.
- Always manage monthly stock control (FIFO and FEFO) within dispatch areas.
- Ensure traceability information is documented on the picking slips.

**Requirements**:

- Minimum 5 years’ experience in logistics/distribution
- Proven ability to lead and develop teams
- Strong knowledge of fleet management, route planning, and process optimisation
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Excellent communication, organisational, and people management skills

Please note, this position is based in Meyerton, Gauteng.

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