Distribution Manager

JOB DEADLINE

23 September

DESCRIPTION

Parmalatis a learder in diary-based food and beverage products in Southern Africa. Following a restructuring, Parmalat Zambia, as part of the new parmalat Group, aims to be a market leader of value added functional foods; milk and diary products and fruit based beverages in Southern Africa.

Responsibilities

• Efficient delivery of products to customers in the most economical way
• Maintaining product cold chain in the warehouse cold rooms at right temperature and in line with  company policies
• Managing the delivery of staff and DC auxiliary staff in an effective way so as to ensure customer expectations are met
• Reconciliation of cash sales in line with company policy to avoid stock losses
• Ensuring customer orders are supplied and satisfied accordingly
• Regular liaison with production and sales to ensure correct product mix  is produced and stocked for customers
• Managing the factory shops and garage and ensuring that delivery trucks are in good condition at all times
• Budgeting for the DC and preparation and presentation of management reports
• Managing stock losses by putting in place proper internal control measures
• Managing reverse product flow by identifying opportunities to reduce unwanted returns and stock losses

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in any Commercial, Sales or Distribution Management
• Grade 12 school certificate
• Five years experience in Distribution Management preferably in FMCG
• Knowledge of fleet management
• Computer literate
• Extensive knowledge of plant and distribution centres’ operations
• Results driven and Business Acumen
• Posses negotiation, communication, facilitation, presentation, investigative and auditing research skills
• Valid driving license

How to apply
Submit application with detailed CV and copies of qualifications to the undersigned.
The Human Resources Manager,
Parmalat Zambia Ltd,
PO Box 34930,
Lusaka,
Zambia.