Distribution Team Leader (4 Month Contract)

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa

Role Purpose,

Delivery and Distribution Management

  • Execute delivery plans.
  • Achieve distribution standards.
  • Optimise distribution performance.
  • Optimise customer service

Operational and Financial Control

  • Control budgets.
  • Control shortages.
  • Process immediate invoices.

Safety and Compliance

  • Maintain a safe, healthy, and risk-free working environment.
  • Perform administrative duties to ensure compliance.

Resource and People Management

  • Manage human resources (including performance and development).
  • Work in teams and foster a collaborative environment.
  • Optimize team performance.
  • Manage owner drivers.

KBI

  • On-Time Delivery Rate
  • Distribution Standards Compliance
  • Shortage & Inventory Accuracy
  • Customer Satisfaction Score
  • Safety Incident Rate
  • Budget Adherence

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Key Duties and Responsibilities,

Delivery & Distribution Management

  • Execute delivery plans.
  • Achieve distribution standards.
  • Optimise distribution performance.
  • Optimise customer service.

Operational & Financial Control

  • Control budgets.
  • Control shortages.
  • Process immediate invoices.

Safety & Compliance

  • Maintain a safe, healthy, and risk-free working environment.
  • Perform administrative duties to ensure compliance.

Resource & People Management

  • Manage human resources (including performance and development).
  • Work in teams and foster a collaborative environment.
  • Optimize team performance.
  • Manage owner drivers.

KBI

  • On-Time Delivery Rate
  • Distribution Standards Compliance
  • Shortage & Inventory Accuracy
  • Customer Satisfaction Score
  • Safety Incident Rate
  • Budget Adherence

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Skills and Experience and Education,

Education

B Comm. Degree/Diploma or equivalent recognized qualification in transport or transport Logistics

Experience

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a distribution, logistics, or transport environment.

Proven experience in a supervisory or team leader role is essential.

Experience managing budgets and financial processes.

Demonstrable track record of optimizing team performance and achieving targets.

Skills

  • Strong leadership and people management skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Proficiency in distribution and logistics software.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Financial acumen for budget management and invoice processing.
  • Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

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