About this Distribution Controller role at Tiger Brands
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
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.WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Performance Outputs
Sales
Conduct daily driver debriefs utilising 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.
Behavioural Competencies
Excellent communication skills – written and oral
Good interpersonal skills
Decision making ability
Problem solving ability
Figures orientation
Detail orientation
Personal Effectiveness – Analytical and problem solving skills;; ability to work under pressure; assertive, proactive and decisive; customer service orientation, detail oriented; excellent verbal and written communication skills, team player
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:
Qualifications
Functional / Technical Competencies
Matric or equivalent qualification
National Diploma/3 year Degree in Sales & Marketing preferred
Minimum of 3 years sales experience in a FMCG environment
Valid drivers’ license
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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.
