Overview:
About PepsiCo
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.
Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people.
In South Africa (SA), you will find our products across the region at breakfast, lunch, or dinner. At the gym or on the field. In the office or on the go. We refresh, restore, and rejuvenate our consumers all day, every day with our key brands including Simba, Lay's, Liqui Fruit and Bokomo range of cereals. PepsiCo SA employs more than 13, 000 people across our three business divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com.
Responsibilities:
What we're looking for:
To ensure the timely and complete delivery of stock to customers by effectively managing Distribution staff, including Drivers and Drivers Assistants, while maintaining all vehicles in a safe, roadworthy condition at all times.
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Accountabilities:
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Manage the end to end distribution center operations including but not limited to the following key process activities: (Receiving inventory, putaway, storage, picking, packing and loading, delivery to customers, de-briefing post delivery and managing customer invoicing, credit note and claims processing)
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Establish operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing stock, handling and disposals of stales, keeping accurate warehouse inventory, inter warehouse transfers and warehouse replenishment.
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Accurate execution of Key Accounts Delivery plans as per delivery schedule.Ensure the warehouse overheads are within budget limits.
- Develop, monitor and adapt KPI’S to address operational and Performance requirements
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Track KPI reports and reason out any deviation from the targets and take appropriate measures to avoid errors.
- Ensure all work equipments are used in proper manner, maintained properly and functioning to its maximum capacity.
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Maintain safe working conditions and environment.
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Executing FIFO procedures to track products’ freshness.
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Follow-up on the Inventory process tracking, physical count and reporting of inventory variance and stock updating.
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Capital Expenditure (Capex) planning and execution
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Ensure the warehouse thru-put and productivity are maintained
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Directly responsible for Warehouse Management System security and data accuracy.
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Establish/maintain working programs to minimize transit and/or storage damage within established guidelines.
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Effectively utilize warehousing space for inbound and outbound materials Control accuracy of shipments and goods received in order to maintain traceability and product loss and minimized penalties.
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Co-ordinate vehicle Services by working closely with the Fleet personnel.
- Keep abreast of new industry developments affecting the Distribution Centre operation including new products, technologies, modifications and processes, including TPM, which might lead to assuring a more efficient operation.
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Actively support Plant/distribution/supply chain/shipping cost management projects.
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Ensure EHS & QFS Compliance
- SDCA
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Define all departments using SIPOC Model
- Drive the Operational Excellence Program (OEP) across all departments
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Clearly defined PI’s and KPI’s and process maps to task levels for all functions
- Effective SOP’s for all critical task’s
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Sound and effective SLA’s across all functions
- Effective routines and Review’s
Cost:
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Manage cost within the AOP.
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Ensure accurate forecasts submitted for P4F and P9F
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Ensure no outstanding pallets to be written off
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Manage overtime by proper planning.
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Manage absenteeism < 2%.
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Ensure limited use of contract labour (only where justified and approved by HR)
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Manage all Disttribution assets.
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Ensure no outstanding PODs (Proof of Delivery) or Credit Notes (CNs)
Service:
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Ensure 95% Service Level (Fill rate)
- Ensure 95% On time Delivery
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Ensure accurate and timely communication of delays to pro-actively manage customers
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Report on % departures by 7AM daily
People:
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Implement Monthly Site town hall
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Daily Driver meetings (15min)
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Managing staff performance and take corrective action.
- Identify training needs for distribution staff.
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Ensure sound management policies and practices are in place and adhered to.
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Manage contract labour (where justified) and ensure source documentation is validated on hours worked/overtime etc.
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Plan and set shifts for Distribution
- Ensure disciplinary action is taken where recurring deviations to standards are found
Qualifications:
Experience:
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Grade 12
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Relevant tertiary qualification - Bachelors Degree/Diploma in Supply Chain /Logistics or related would be preferable
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Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a FMCG Distribution environment.
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Good communication skills
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Solid knowledge of EWM
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Strong ER and leadership skills
“PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act."
