job description - Distribution Manager
The Logistics and Distribution Manager is responsible for the effective coordination and planning of the transport schedule with Transport Contractors according to the daily production- and order schedule. The optimisation of loads, routes and personnel are essential to the success of this position whilst keeping up with the production and order demands.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Daily planning and scheduling of VKB Milling transport needs with external Transport Contractors according to orders as well as plant and product availability.
- Scheduling drivers and fleet in advance to optimise loads, routes and personnel productivity.
- Working with the production department to ensure orders get out in time
- Improve on the efficiency of the fleet by optimal load scheduling and communication with Transport Contractors.
- Drive down cost by ensuring proper negotiation of transport costs and by keeping record of fleet efficiency, fuel consumption per vehicle.
- Communicate with external contractors to ensure the timeous delivery of feed.
- Ongoing communication with departments within the business, personnel, marketers, clients, drivers and contractors to give feedback with regards to deliveries.
Skills and Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years Logistic Management experience within the FMCG environment.
- A tertiary qualification in Logistics- or Supply Chain Management would be preferable.
- Persuasive communication
- MS Office Package with a strong focus on Excel
- Strong customer focus
- Ability to work under pressure
Competencies
- People management
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Planning and scheduling
- Strong analytical ability
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We are a modern, dynamic agricultural enterprise that has continuously focused on accomplishing solutions for the changing and diverse needs of agricultural producers and related stakeholders.