Distribution Manager at Nestle Foods

• Co-ordinate the activities of Distribution plus general arrangement of materials by ensuring maximum utilization of available resources at minimum cost.
• Liaise with transport to ensure effective truck call off for loading of finished goods to customer.
• Liaises with Laboratory for release of finished product to enable efficient dispatch to customers to customer.
• Maintain and control accurate stock records and organize monthly and yearly stock count with account Department for better stock control.
• Coordinate personnel and resources to ensure company’s objectives are satisfied.
• Coordinates training and development of personnel.
• Plan the activities and projects of the department and develops department budgets
• Liaise with Engineering for prompt repair of faulty material handling equipment to reduce downtime and cost.
• Monitors the distribution KPIS
• Ensures safety of self, product, workplace and colleagues while ensuring the control of the impact of his activities on the environment.
• Maintain Food Safety awareness and its relevance in order to ensure strict Compliance in the work place

Entry Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum of Second Class)
• At least 3 years post qualification experience in Logistics or Supply Chain related functions in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry
• Intermediate knowledge of SAP
• Analytical approach to problem solving.
• Highly numerate, with good communication skill and proficient use of Microsoft Office