Bokomo is recruiting a Manager: Distribution (m/f), to be based in Windhoek, Namibia.
Duties
- Reporting to the Head: Demand Chain, the incumbent will be required to:
- The Manager: Distribution will lead, motivate, direct and control the Assistant Manager: Distribution, Controllers: Distribution as well as Drivers and Assistant Drivers
- Transportation and Load Planning:
- Build and group loads as per specified routes and delivery schedule for maximum utilization & efficiency
- Create daily transportation planning on SAP and share information with the relevant internal and external stakeholders
- Arrange loads with Contractors in most cost-effective manner
- Complete daily transport utilization report and ensure that routes are utilized as efficiently as possible and share with relevant stakeholders
- Execute monthly route reviews to ensure routes are most profitable
- Ensure smooth delivery and upliftment process
- Monitor and control fuel consumption on trucks
- Coordinate Distribution, Planning, Control, and De-Briefing of drivers
- Control Daily Operational Expenses
- Coordinate training of the Distribution Team in conjunction with HR
- Debriefing:
- Ensure that the Debrief process is followed
- Root cause analysis, feedback, and solutions with regards to in transit damages
- Ensure that claims upliftment’s process is followed
- Ensure that route summaries/shipments/upliftment/pallet slips are completed
- Ensure that the weekly open shipment reports are completed and share with the relevant stakeholders
- Alert Security department of any stock discrepancies
- Ensure that quality claims are separated from normal claims and that the Quality department is notified immediately
- Follow-up on sign-off of return documentation by the relevant Departments
- Ensure that all sugar returns are weighed and that Customer weights are compared to actual weight received and the sugar report is sent to the relevant stakeholders
Requisites
- Degree or Diploma in Logistics or Transport related field
- Five years relevant experience required for the job
- Valid driving license B
- Computer literate in Microsoft Word and Excel
- SAP experience will be added advantage
- Be prepared to work odd hours, public holidays, and overtime when required
- Be prepared to work shifts
- Must be of sober character with a good track record
Notes
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted