Background

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

The key purpose of this role is to execute the Tier 1 & Tier 2 Logistics strategy, to understand deviations and course correct or realign where necessary. To ensure T1, T2 & Warehouse Logistics Key Performance Indicators are being achieved to support overall Service Levels to Sales. To control and manage Variable Logistics Costs. To implement and support the implementation of our Logistics Excellence Programs (DPO/VPO and LCP).

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Intermediary with Sales to ensure that we satisfy demand and deliver on Service Level in the most cost efficient way to deliver on VLC.
• Manage Tier 1, 2 and warehouse operational performance and execution against the target, and ensure alignment with Variable Logistics Costs.
• Ensure Latest Estimate is calculated with plans to recover on deviations – Variable Logistics Performance achieved.
• Weekly and Monthly reporting of Variable Logistics Costs and Productivity KPIs to ensure we are on track to meet targets.
• Manage all T1 & T2 related KPI’s to drive overall Productivity.
• Manage SCOH to a minimum waste measure & reduce Bottle Los. Reduce stock age write offs and stock count variances – minimize losses
• Manage performance and execution against the Ret Container plan – Service Level Achieved
• Define and control the Finished Goods and Returnable Container plan for production to ensure we enable service level performance achieved against target.
• Support production performance and execution against the production plan – Downtime Caused by Logistics reduced
• Understand and manage FG warehouse capacities to ensure maximum efficient utilization of space.
• Manage and Report all T1, T2 & Warehouse related KPI’s to drive Warehouse and Distribution productivity.
• Define T1 and T2 transportation requirements for movement of raw materials and finished goods. Correct fleet sizing to fulfill demand.
• Manages performance and execution against the T1 & T2 transportation and inventory deployment plan to achieve 100% Load Plan Attainment
• DPO, VPO & LCP implemented, means achieved to drive results. Serves as an SME.
• Support in development, implementation & tracking of value addition/champions initiatives.
• Works to ensure a safe working environment.

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Ability to work under pressure
• Good verbal and communication skills
• Good self-management practices
• Strong achievement orientation
• Ability to adapt to and implement change effectively

Minimum Requirements:

• 3-year relevant degree
• 2 Year management experience preferably in Logistics or Supply
• DPO/VPO experience
• Warehouse, Logistics & Inventory experience in FMCG Industry is advantageous
• High level computer user (MS Office, Oasis, Handheld devices)
• SAP/Syspro proficient
• Good interpersonal skills / builds good relationships

• Intermediary with Sales to ensure that we satisfy demand and deliver on Service Level in the most cost efficient way to deliver on VLC.
• Manage Tier 1, 2 and warehouse operational performance and execution against the target, and ensure alignment with Variable Logistics Costs.
• Ensure Latest Estimate is calculated with plans to recover on deviations – Variable Logistics Performance achieved.
• Weekly and Monthly reporting of Variable Logistics Costs and Productivity KPIs to ensure we are on track to meet targets.
• Manage all T1 & T2 related KPI’s to drive overall Productivity.
• Manage SCOH to a minimum waste measure & reduce Bottle Los. Reduce stock age write offs and stock count variances – minimize losses
• Manage performance and execution against the Ret Container plan – Service Level Achieved
• Define and control the Finished Goods and Returnable Container plan for production to ensure we enable service level performance achieved against target.
• Support production performance and execution against the production plan – Downtime Caused by Logistics reduced
• Understand and manage FG warehouse capacities to ensure maximum efficient utilization of space.
• Manage and Report all T1, T2 & Warehouse related KPI’s to drive Warehouse and Distribution productivity.
• Define T1 and T2 transportation requirements for movement of raw materials and finished goods. Correct fleet sizing to fulfill demand.
• Manages performance and execution against the T1 & T2 transportation and inventory deployment plan to achieve 100% Load Plan Attainment
• DPO, VPO & LCP implemented, means achieved to drive results. Serves as an SME.
• Support in development, implementation & tracking of value addition/champions initiatives.
• Works to ensure a safe working environment.

• Ability to work under pressure
• Good verbal and communication skills
• Good self-management practices
• Strong achievement orientation
• Ability to adapt to and implement change effectively
• SAP/Syspro proficient
• Good interpersonal skills / builds good relationships

• 3-year relevant degree
• 2 Year management experience preferably in Logistics or Supply
• DPO/VPO experience
• Warehouse, Logistics & Inventory experience in FMCG Industry is advantageous
• High level computer user (MS Office, Oasis, Handheld devices)