Execution Supervisor – SAB

The key purpose of this role is the T1 Execution Supervisor, as the operational lead, must provide a strong link between T1 Operations, the T1 Control Room, Breweries, DCs and ADs.

 Key outputs and responsibilities:

• The incumbent is responsible for identifying and investigating opportunities to optimize and transform logistics activities within the T1 network (Breweries to DCs and DCs to customers)
• Responsible for leading and managing the Control Room to ensure delivery of the T1 logistics strategy
• To achieve the objectives of this role, the incumbent is responsible for T1 execution, Control Room performance and delivery of KPIs as defined and within ABInBev standards
• Leading the Tier 1 operation across internal and external stakeholders
• Tier 1 Control Room management, administration and engagement
• Ensure optimal planning and execution of the DSNP/IDP Load plan
• Reviewing and adherence of the Shipment Scheduler plan, ensuring adherence of the optimised TMS plan and reporting thereof
• Load prioritization and allocation to prevent out of stocks
• Continuous management of service levels and VLC performance as well as routine reporting and analysis
• Routine measurement and management of contractors against set KPI’s
• Total cycle time management at Breweries, DC’s and Appointed Distributors
• Actively minimising empty collections through effective vehicle utilisation
• Adherence to contractor allocation as defined in the Procurement strategy
• Review of supply plans vs Ret Pack availability to reduce packaging downtime
• Key support role to the Rates and Payment steam in ensuring accurate and on-time supplier payments
• Implementation of key deliverables as defined in the LCP handbook for transportation scheduling and execution
• Supporting and implementation of safety initiatives
• Provide leadership for the implementation of projects to improve distribution efficiencies
• Implementation and adherence of Spotlight Track and Trace system usage and responsible for feedback on enhancements to development team
• Responsible to amend out of stock items on load plan in accordance with Spotlight stock swop out recommendations
• Conduct reviews of RCA’s and present continuous improvement initiatives to be implemented.
• Accountable and responsible for providing feedback on closing out all national tracking queries regarding open “in transit” cycles and other investigations

Profile:

• A degree or equivalent tertiary qualification with 3-5yrs operational experience in FMCG
• Experience at management level
• People management and administration
• Exposure and understanding of the transport industry and legislation
• Understanding of ABInBev Logistics and Planning principles
• Improvement through root cause and trends analysis using Belt methodology
• Clear and strong communication skills
• Must be able to work under continuous pressure for extended periods
• Must be able to foresee efficiency and cost saving opportunities
• Innovative thinker
• Critical decision-making ability
• Strong financial analytical capability
• Proficient EXCEL skills mandatory