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Distell is a great company rooted in South Africa, crafting leading liquor brands for people to enjoy responsibly at every occasion the world over. We create exceptional brands with strong consumer focus offering real value for money across the pricing continuum. Distell Group Limited is Africa’s leading producer and marketer of spirits, fine wines, ci...
Job description
Applications are invited for the above mentioned position based at Distell Southern Africa Stellenbosch. The successful incumbent will report to the Head of Distribution: Centre of Excellence
Purpose Of This Role
Ensure a best in class Distribution operation that meets the expectations of cost efficiency and is the benchmark in customer service. In addition, establish a project approach and culture in Distribution to design develop and deploy capability that supports the Distribution strategy and Route to Market objectives. Oversee development of the Risk management strategy whilst providing the technical expertise required to manage all aspects of Distribution infrastructure and equipment.
Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:
- Input into development of the Distribution strategy.
- Design, Develop and deploy distribution capability to meet Route to Market objectives.
- Align Regions to Distribution strategy.
- Development and maintenance of Risk strategy in conjunction with Group risk.
- Develop an infrastructure and MHE strategy.
- Create and support a high performance culture across own, CoE and broader Distribution team.
- Support Organisation’s Talent pipeline - Contribute to development of high potential candidates in the organisation through coaching/mentoring assignments.
- Lead the Distell transformation agenda.
- Internal and External benchmarking and best practice driving continuous improvement and a best in class Distribution operation.
- Introduction of relevant technology to the business to improve overall cost and operational efficiency.
- Application of and compliance with Project Management Methodology.
- Distribution operations in the region are aligned to strategy.
- Identify and execute Performance improvement initiatives.
- Manage operational aspects of the Owner Driver program.
- Guardianship of Distribution policies, procedures and ISO application.
- Custodian of Distribution Infrastructure and Assets to ensure:
- Optimal depot network design.
- Optimal design and layout of depots to meet current and future capacity requirements.
- Design and specification of all Material handling equipment.
- Recommendations on Organisational structure and headcount.
- Implementation and smooth running of the relevant Distell Management Operating Systems (DMOS) projects and initiatives.
- Risk management support to regions.
- Cost efficient National distribution operation, implementing world-class distributions practices.
- Custodian of Distribution CAPEX requirements for regions – Evaluation and prioritisation of Region request to Capex committee approval.
- Determine in conjunction with the Commercial team, the correct configuration and location of all Distribution assets.
- Manage the asset maintenance, replacement and distribution schedule in line with existing established principles.
- Ensure seamless integration with Distribution CoE Commercial team.
- Supplier identification and management with the assistance of Procurement
- Custodian of the Owner driver relationship
- Manage business relationship and SLA performance of Owner driver business managers
- Productive Internal and external stakeholder relationships
- Drive BBBEE Enterprise Development Audit
The Successful Candidate Must Preferably Have The Following Qualifications/experience/skills
advantageous.
For vacancies in South Africa, preference will be given to Previously Disadvantages Individuals in line with Distell’s National EE plan.
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