Distribution Supervisor

AB InBev

Remote

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 the Distribution Supervisor is to manage Distribution performance and activities to overcome delivery challenges and meet customer requirements whilst ensuring optimal utilization of company resources.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Lead departmental DPO (Distribution Process Optimization) implementation
Review department machine and man resources
Manage own and Team Development and Performance
Lead your team and prepare a strategic plan for the financial year with insights for inclusion in the Depot Business Plan
Review Master Data - Business descriptions - Process Mapping - Service Level Management - Routing
Planning and Planning SLA’s - High Volume etc.
Develop departmental annual budget (Fixed and Variables) and manage cost throughout the year
Set, Cascade Team & Individual goals
Develop Peak sizing and Planning for all critical periods.
Manage Customer and Driver master data
Conduct bi-annual Customer service evaluation and analyse customer feedback with actions
Plan and manage trade visits and drive compliance
Manage Full beer return process
Safety monitoring and critical behaviour enforcement
Manage 3PL contractors and drive performance improvement
Manage supply chain transfers and ensure adherence to plan
Review all SLA and attend SLA meeting to action noncompliance with all stakeholder requirements
Lead departmental weekly performance meeting addressing previous week trends and proffering sustainable plan for the new week
Prepare and analyze contractor payment
Manage departmental Cost to achieve budget
Business plan is developed and aligned to the Sales and Distribution strategy
Distribution team goals are supportive of Depot business plan
Delivery fleet size and mix calculated to ensure optimum cost and customer service effectiveness and delivery within the Distribution area
Fleet utilization is optimized through the effective use of own vs. contracted transport and effective route planning
Vehicle contingency plans exist for the replacement of contracted vehicles and drivers
Delivery fleet and drivers consistently comply with the statutory requirements
Interpret and implement delivery schedules
Assure product quality
Analyse and respond to distribution performance measures
Ensure Optimal Asset Utilisation
Manage Distribution Key Performance Areas
Leverage information systems
Conduct administrative duties
Manage budget process
Control departmental costs
Ensure a healthy industrial relations climate

Key Attributes and Competencies:

Demonstrates reliability
Good interpersonal skills / builds good relationships
Ability to work under pressure
Verbal ability and communication skills
Excellent self-management and planning skills
Strong achievement orientation

Minimum Requirements:

Relevant 3/4-year tertiary degree/diploma, preferably in Supply Chain and or Logistics
2 years’ experience in a customer service role within an FMCG Supply Chain and or Logistics
Valid Class B Driver's License
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
SAP4HANA experience/knowledge preferred
Knowledge of customer service principles

Additional Information:

Band: VIII

KBL/ABInBev is an equal opportunity employer and all appointments will be made in line with KBL/ABInBev employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short-listing.