Distribution Manager

4 days ago

Germiston, Gauteng, South Africa Tiger Brands Full time R306 000 - R486 000 per year

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing

You are accountable to manage the effective distribution of products as a key team player in the logistics and supply chain management realm, and leverage information systems and software to enable an effective distribution model for the Bakeries. Ultimately, you will balance the business desire to reduce costs and optimize safety to have product available immediately. Achieving this balance means more than moving products from point A to point B as swiftly and cheaply as possible, it means you will ensure detailed planning and execution to minimize risks and challenges while being aware of marketplace dynamics and opportunities for improved competitiveness and greater growth.  

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Distribution Management 

Apply sound judgement, a high level of drive and positive influence so as the distribution teams at the Bakery and at the depots to manage the distribution facilities and resources to meet the required customer service level and sales volumes within the operational budget 

Maintain the effective use of distribution resources, procedures and controls to minimize losses, maximize product integrity in all processes at the bakery and depots 

Continuous improvement, quality and safety experience in a manufacturing / distribution environment 

Cost Containment  

Make effective use of ERP systems to drive financial controls 

Debriefing Process 

Manage debrief processes at the bakeries and depots to ensure integrity and availability of the information to enable the sales function to maintain highest possible customer service levels 

Continuous Improvement 

Continuous improvement, quality and safety experience in a manufacturing / distribution environment 

Fleet Management 

Fleet management to ensure optimal service levels at the lowest costs 

Put key metrics in place to drive business performance 

Undertake business continuity planning and risk management practices to manage distribution risks

People Management 

Lead and Management your Teams to deliver winning performance and drive talent development 

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:

Qualifications 

Bachelors Degree (4 years - 480 credits) in Logistics & Supply chain Management  

5 - 10 years management experience

5 - 10 years Distribution experience

Bakeries experience advantageous

Skills required:

Leadership

Business Acumen

Influencing

Decision making

Customer Satisfaction

Communication

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In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

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