Fleet Coordinator (Bakeries) at Tiger Brands

Job Description
THE JOB AT A GLANCE:

Manage the effective distribution of products. Identify and implement best fit route optimization model and systems.

Responsibilities
WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Intercompany:

• Manage the collection of buy outs at sister bakeries when needed
• Manage Invoicing bread on morning and afternoon loads to Manna AA Consistent monitoring of the distribution network (Route viability and Performance).
• Manage returns and stock on truck
• Manage collection of Value adds with the crates
• Deliver AA weekly statements and invoices.
• Match departure times and loading timeously for AA
• Manage leave rosters & ensure leave relievers are in place
• Manager weekly wages
• Ensure that drivers maintain a tidy, professional appearance at all times
• Manage daily truck inspection
• Manage the collection of buy outs at sister bakeries when needed
• Monitor collection of loaders at AA or Manna when trucks get diverted to sister bakeries
• Debriefing drivers on daily speeding and fuel consumption
• Balance crates back to basket recon
• Manage estimate order for AA
• Attend to disciplinary issues (misconducts)
• Manage departure times

Distribution:

• Conduct daily inspection and updates the inspection record on Excel spread sheet
• Train and test drivers on truck and trailers
• Driver testing
• Input of basket sheet info on a Excel spread sheet to determine the truck utilization%
• Facilitate scheduled invo coms
• Monitor and manager all accidents/incident related issues
• Manage vehicle insurance claims and assist with the investigation reports
• Monitor GPS (tracking , reports, speed limits, fuel cuts when hijacked)
• Allocate trucks on routes
• Conduct daily vehicle inspection and record keeping
• Assist with obtaining authorization for vehicle repair including tyres, gear box, disc
• Partner with SAPS  in relations to all the release of all hi-jacked and pounded vehicles
• Deal with all panel beating and windscreen repairs/replacements

Qualifications
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience

• Matric or equivalent qualification
• National Diploma/3 year Degree in Supply Chain will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in a FMCG environment
• Valid drivers’ license
• Prepared to work long hours when required
• Prepared to work weekends and public holidays
• Prepared to work in informal and formal trade sector