Distribution Manager – Tiger Brands – South Africa
📍 Location: South Africa
📅 Date Posted: 10 April 2025
🗓️ Application Closing Date: 14 April 2025
About the Company
Tiger Brands is proudly Africa’s largest listed manufacturer of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). The company has an immense impact on daily life through its iconic, award-winning brands. With a core focus on manufacturing, marketing, and distributing branded food and beverages, Tiger Brands has a diverse portfolio that caters to every meal occasion. As the company continues to grow, it remains deeply committed to improving the lives of its consumers across the continent.
Role Overview
As a Distribution Manager, you will be at the heart of optimizing the movement of products within the supply chain. Your role will go beyond simply ensuring the quick transport of goods from one location to another; you will be responsible for detailed planning and execution to mitigate risks and challenges. The role includes monitoring marketplace dynamics, leveraging opportunities to enhance competitiveness, and driving growth. Fleet management is a key component of the role, ensuring that service levels are optimized at the most cost-effective prices. You will be responsible for achieving sales targets, enhancing customer satisfaction, and maintaining operational efficiency within the distribution network.
Key Responsibilities
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Resource and Process Management: Ensure the efficient use of distribution resources, implement stringent procedures and controls to reduce losses, and guarantee the integrity of products throughout the bakery and depot processes.
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Route Profitability: Conduct regular reviews of route profitability and work toward achieving the most cost-effective cents per kilometer for the business.
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Sales Support: Manage debrief processes at the bakeries to ensure that sales teams have accurate and up-to-date information, which in turn helps to maintain the highest levels of customer service.
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Fleet Management: Oversee fleet management to ensure optimal service delivery at minimal costs, prioritizing safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
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Performance Metrics: Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) that align with overall business goals, driving performance across the distribution team.
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Customer Satisfaction: Focus on delivering high levels of customer satisfaction, ensuring that the distribution network supports the company’s commitment to quality service.
Key Performance Metrics
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Achievement of overall net sales target
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Customer satisfaction levels and service delivery consistency
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Effective cost containment and budget management
Qualifications and Experience
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Education: A Diploma or Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
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Experience: At least 5 years of distribution experience in the bread baking industry, with 3 years in a management role.
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Skills:
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Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
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Ability to drive continuous improvement, ensuring operational efficiency and quality standards in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
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Experience in managing resources and teams to meet sales and customer service goals.
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Proficiency in managing fleet operations, safety procedures, and cost control measures.
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What the Company Offers
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A dynamic and growing work environment with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
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An opportunity to contribute to the success of one of Africa’s leading FMCG companies.
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Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with industry standards.
Equal Opportunity Statement
In alignment with Tiger Brands’ employment equity plan and its diversity goals, preference may be given to candidates from underrepresented designated groups. However, all candidates will be considered based on qualifications and experience.
How to Apply
If you meet the above requirements and are eager to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply by 14 April 2025. Submit your application through Jobs and Career Opportunities.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stages of the recruitment process. If you do not receive a response within 14 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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