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 & 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 DPO/VPO & 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. SL accountable
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
Manage FG warehouse capacities to ensure maximum efficient utilization of space – Service Level Achieved
Manage all T1 & T2 warehouse 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 – minimise 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 implemented, Means achieved to drive results. Serves as an SME
Works to ensure a safe working environment
LCP Implemented, Means achieved to drive results, serves as SME & SPOC

Profile:

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

Band: VII

The advert has minimum requirements listed. Appointments will be made in line with AB InBev employment equity plan (where applicable) and talent requirements. Assessments and background checks form part of the recruitment process. Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short-listing.