Logistics T1 Specialist

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

The key purpose is to execute the Tier 1 Logistics strategy. To understand deviations and course correct or realign where necessary. To ensure T1 Logistics Key Performance Indicators are being achieved to support overall Service Levels to Sales. Control and manage Variable Logistics Costs. Implement and support the Distribution Plant Optimisation program.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Define and control the Finished Goods and Returnable Container plan for production to ensure we enable service level performance achieved against target.

• Support production performance and execution against the production plan - Downtime Caused by Logistics reduced.

• Understand and manage FG warehouse capacities to ensure maximum efficient utilisation of space.

• Works to ensure a safe working environment with 0 Lost Time Injuries in Whse operations.

• Manage all T1 warehouse related KPI's to drive Warehouse productivity.

• Manages SCOH to a minimum waste measure.

• Reduce stock age write offs and stock count variances.

• Define T1 transportation requirements for movement of raw materials and finished goods.

• Correct fleet sizing to fulfill demand.

• Manages performance and execution against the T1 transportation and inventory deployment plan to achieve 100% Load Plan Attainment

• Implement and support DPO qualification in dry sites and VPO qualification in manufacturing sites. Serves as an SME in DPO.

• Ensures execution of T1 and FGCP against regional sales plans. Provides feedback to relevant stakeholders in the event of OOS.

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• SAP proficient
• Good interpersonal skills / builds good relationships
• Ability to influence across departments
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good verbal and communication skills
• Good self-management practices
• Strong achievement orientation
• Ability to adapt to and implement change effectively

Minimum Requirements:

• 3-year relevant diploma/degree
• 2 Year management experience preferably in Logistics or Supply
• Distribution Plant Optimization programme experience
• Warehouse and Stock experience advantageous
• High level IT user (MS Office, Oasis, Handheld devices)

Additional Information:

• Band: VII

SAB/AB InBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with SAB/AB InBev employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short listing.