Seven-Up Bottling Company Plc recruitment for a Distribution Manager, December 2011
Seven-Up Bottling Company Plc is a leader in the beverage industry in Nigeria, acknowledge for providing challenging opportunities for hardworking and experienced individuals who have passion for result.
Career Opportunities now exist for such individuals to join our organisation as DISTRIBUTION MANAGER
Job Title: Distribution Manager
Job Summary
The job holder has the responsibility to manage the distribution of finished products between the plant and the depots in the region and ensure adequate and timely return of empties from the depots to the plant in such a way that enables the region maximize the opportunities in its market & enhance productivity efficiency.
Provide an efficient fuel utilization system on trailers.Monitor and motivate turnaround time within the standards. Develop a resourceful stock management policy to reduce levels of over/under stocking at any point in time.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Develop effective and efficient regional distribution plan between the plant and depots
Obtain daily deposit stock level
Obtain depots previous day sales
Plan trailer usage efficiency
Ensure adequate supply of diesel and oil at all depots
Determine distribution pattern
Develop distribution planning sheet
Schedule trailer movement for shipment of finished goods and empties
Plan trailer movement efficiency (Turn-around time)
Develop incentives scheme for trailer drivers to drive efficiently
Liaise with the warehouse to ensure proper and timely loading of trailers
Develop regular programs for trailers so as to ensure an accident free operation
To drive preventive maintenance and timely service of trailers through TE
Follow up the trailers position with the workshop to ensure that all trailers are on the road at all times
Ensure that all items requested by depots (stationeries, spares, etc), are delivered at the appropriate time
Develop plans to ensure optimum usage of available trailers
Use Fleet tracking reports to drive efficiencies
Key Performance, Objectives & Indicators
To coordinate and manage regional distribution network that delivers products to the depots in the right mix, volume and time cost effective manner.
Indicators
Stock Mix
Trailer diesel usage
Product availability in the depots
Trailer turn-around time
Evacuation of empties from the depots to the plant
The Person
This is a management position and the successful applicant will be expected to have the following minimum qualifications:
A universitydegree or higher national diploma in any discipline
8 years experience in a large organization or conglomerate
Between 35 and 40 years age bracket
Must be computer literate
Knowledge of logistics and distribution
Result driven
Compensation
The compensation attached to this position is very attractive and competitive
How to apply
Interested candidates to apply in their own handwriting, with relevant CV/Credentials to
The Executive Director
Seven-Up Bottling Company Plc
247 Moshood Abiola Way, Ijora
P. O. Box 134, Apapa
Lagos
or Click here to Apply for Job
Application deadline: 28th December 2011
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