Distribution Controller-2

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Job Description Summary

Manage the Driver Sales team to ensure deliveries are on time, in full and according to agreed schedule and volumes. Manage the effective distribution of products. Identify and implement best fit route optimization model and systems. Implement bakery’s operational plans to optimize distribution channels and penetrate the market.

Sales

• Conduct daily driver debriefs utilizing the debrief form to review route performance
• Manage returns and stock on truck
• Manage departure time
• Ensure route optimization and schedules for efficient delivery
• Monitor and report on distribution performance metrics

Governance and Compliance

• Keep up to date with the relevant legislation and best practice with a view ensuring that all relevant Tiger Brands’ policies are up-to-date and templates are compliant
• Ensure remedial actions are implemented timeously to address non-conformances.
• Manage staff establishment and head count

People Management

• Control of weekly wages
• Implement a leave roster
• Manage crew attendance incl training and development and discipline
• Support in managing the departmental workforce planning

Risk Management

• Ensure the crew is trained on defensive driving
• Drive the ongoing monitoring, escalation and reporting on risk management issues. Flag all risks and assist in finding solutions

Induction

• Standardize induction for Driver Salesman which covers Job profile and all the requirements of the job/paperwork to be completed
• Induct new driver salesman & van assistants into Albanys way of working (Driver & Van Assistant Job profile) Ensure understanding
• Account for stock and money
• Manage driver orders
• Manage outgoing stock versus route sheets
• Manage driver balances to ensure compliance
• Manage returns and stock on truck
• Manage crates movements to ensure full recovery

Reporting

Provision of accurate and timely reports to the lead in accordance with statutory requirements. Use and apply appropriate approved reporting templates.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE

Minimum requirements

Diploma Logistics NQF 6

2 - 3 years' experience in FMCG

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.