Manager: Distribution Excellence and Projects at Distell

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:

• Strategic Leadership

• 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.

• People Leadership

• 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.

• Innovation and Project results

• 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.

• Operational results

• 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.

• Resource results

• 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.

• Relationship management

• 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

• A suitable tertiary qualification
• At least 10 years managerial relevant business experience, of which 5 years should be at senior managerial level.
• Experience on established project management methodology. Project management qualification advantageous.
• Strategy development.
• Proven people leadership ability and experience in building a high performance teams and a team player.
• Excellent business acumen – acute awareness cost management and people efficiency.
• Experience developing performance metrics, process design and improvement, problem solving techniques, and statistical analysis.
• Deep analytical skills with an proven ability to interpret financial and statistical data.
• Experience with conducting Benchmarking and establishing best practice.
• Transport Management knowledge and experience including relevant legislation.
• Experienced in Warehouse design, Layout and Flow. Previous experience in managing large scale development projects end to end is

advantageous.

• Computer literacy (MS Office &SAP packages).
• A valid driver’s licence (Code B/BE).
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Demonstrates high EQ in all people engagement.

For vacancies in South Africa, preference will be given to Previously Disadvantages Individuals in line with Distell’s National EE plan.