The Distribution Manager is responsible for looking after our outbound logistics operation, making sure our finished products are planned, transported, stored, and distributed timely, efficiently and in a safe manner. The position holder will look after intercompany transfer of FG from plant and Primary and Secondary distribution of our products, as well as Agro logistics.

The position holder needs to closely work with Plant team, commercial team, planning lead to ensure the core business needs are fulfilled.

The Distribution Manager is responsible for managing the Distribution team and manage fuel consumption and petty cash dispensation.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Planning of primary distribution trucks for daily transport of finished goods from factory to Addis Ababa warehouse

• Assigning and monitoring drivers for different routes, operation

• Deployment and control of fleet with GPS system.

• Registering, monitoring, and paying per dime for the drivers

• Registering, monitoring, and submitting driver’s overtime on monthly basis to HR

• Scheduling for service and maintenance together with fleet manager 

• Assure neatness/ representative look of company-owned fleet and drivers.

• Guarantee 0 preventable downtime in truck operations by arranging backup trucks.

• Track and document service requirements and tire and fuel usage. Work with fleet manager for frequent maintenance of company-owned primary transport.

• Monitor trip durations and develop 'ideal' trip duration goals for supply from warehouse to various locations in the assigned division.

• Receiving yearly, quarterly, and monthly UC sales forecast from UC sales manager

• Planning the deliveries together with the UC sales manager, assigning trucks and drivers according to the plan

• Receiving the Agro team plan on monthly, and weekly basis

• Scheduling the receiving of potato from different farms together with Agro team  

Financial processes

• Fuel Management for own & rental trucks

• Petty cash management

Reporting

• Fuel reporting

• Petty cash reporting

• Overtime reporting

• GPS reporting

Required Functional Competencies

• Safety

• Quality Assurance

• Transportation Planning

• Assets Management

• Sustainable Transportation

• Transportation Service Provider Management

• Management Reporting

Job Grade: L06

Work Location: Addis Ababa

Job Requirements

Required Leadership Competencies

Growth potential:                        

• Has high curiosity for learning

• Assess improvement opportunities, gaps and work on them to improve, accelerate growth and tackle inefficiencies.

Relationship building potential:   

• Shows trust & integrity.

• Is inclusive & respectful.

• Works in collaboration with others, from within and outside

Style of Execution:                       

• Is results oriented.

• Gives clarity about expectations.

• can inject inspirational leadership.

Agility:                                                     

• Is flexible

• Can handle change management well.

Thinking style:                             

• Forward thinker

• Has external perspective

• Great decision making

KPIs

• VFR: Vehicle Fill Rate – utilization of our trucks with full capacity

• OTIF: On Time In Full – Delivery of orders

• TTT: Truck Turnaround Time

• TAL: Time at Location

• Primary distribution plan v. actual

• Cost to serve by each PD location

Experience & skills required

Education:

• BA degree in logistics/Supply chain management (or equivalent)

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as Distribution, Logistics roles in FMCG sector, with 3 years managerial experiences.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants can apply through email address:  multinational@ethiojobs.net

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