ZAMBIAN BREWERIES
Key Purpose of the Role:
Responsible for delivering the T1& T2 Zambia Logistics Transport strategy and ensuring that the country develops and implements global best practices to drive safety, cost and service level aspirations, whilst adhering to all DPO & VPO requirements. Owning all the country transport KPI’s and doing internal benchmarking and gap identification to improve productivity and develop internal best practices. Acting as the country pillar owner for DPO (delivery, fleet) and responsible for developing and implementing all country transport SOP’s and policies.
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
T1 & T2 Distribution Planning
Ensure safety is priority in all T1 & T2 operations
Ensure that T1 & T2 distribution planning systems are effectively implemented and used to ensure optimal distribution
Set up and implement centralized T2 planning for Zambia
Maintain and improve T2 service delivery levels to ensure targets are met
Transporter contract management
Drive VLC improvement across all sites
Accountable for the fulfillment of key transport KPI’s for both T1 and T2.
Customer and transporter master data management
Own the T1 LCP block
Fleet Management
Ensure safety is priority in all fleet operations
Fleet management across the country (processes and costs, people and reporting)
Develop and review annual Country Transport Capex Guidelines according to Zone and Global strategic priorities
Manage the fleet Capex for the country
Drive VLC improvement across fleet
Improve delivery capacity
Accountable for the fulfillment of key fleet KPI’s for all fleets (trucks, forklifts, small vehicles)
Fleet master data management
DPO & VPO Implementation
DPO Fleet and Distribution country pillar owner
Develop and implement standardized country SOP’s and policies
Full adherence to on site safety guidelines for all vehicle maintenance
Reporting
Design technology strategy to improve quality of reporting, efficiencies and visibility
Develop transport dashboards for the country
Implementation of new automation projects in the country
People Management
Ensure that the Shop Floor are aligned in terms of goals and meeting routines to drive continuous improvement
Ensures that Monthly One on Ones are conducted in line with the target review process
Maintains a healthy industrial relations climate with key stakeholders through documented SLA meetings
Communication channels are open to relevant stakeholders via Monthly All Employee meetings
Follow up on Engagement Survey results with clear actions to correct areas of concern
Recruitment of talent and building of pipeline
Perform 180 reviews and address poor performance where required by means of improvement plans and or disciplinary hearings
Requirements:
3 Year relevant degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Commerce
3 to 5 years relevant experience
Demonstrated prior experience in working/servicing a FMCG enterprise
Understanding of end to end logistics/supply chain in a FMCG environment
High level of computer literacy (MS Office, Syspro, Teams, Power BI etc.)
Syspro proficient
Fluent in English
Strong analytical skills to convert data into business insights
Strong numerical capabilities especially around budgeting and cost optimization initiatives
Strong verbal and written communication skills with good interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to adapt to change effectively
Results oriented
Excellent coaching capability