Distribution Manager

Permanent @PepsiCo posted 1 week ago in Warehouse, Logistics & Supply Chain
  • Johannesburg South, Gauteng View on Map
  • Post Date : 09/04/2026
  • Apply Before : 23/04/2026
  • Salary: Negotiable
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Job Detail

  • Job ID 11240
  • Experience Level:  5+ Years

Job Description

Manage the distribution function of a large size operation inclusive of orders and fleet management. To assist with the effective management of the distribution department

Develop and maintain optimum sales and delivery plans. Effectively maximize market share whiles ensuring the availability of products to drive customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

  • Planned distribution incl. products, people, vehicles, routes & customers
  • Optimize fleet utilization
  • Executed customer service delivery incl. orders, products, queries & cash
  • Fleet management on DRM
  • Daily management of controls i.e. debriefing, hits, scheduling of routes, master data on DRM
  • Drive optimal cost to serve
  • Manage OTIF of customers
  • Control manpower and TES heads
  • Development and growth of team
  • Drive TPW behaviors
  • Drive EHS principles and encourage safety within department
  • Drive high performance team
  • Manage Driver shorts and daily reconciliations
  • Managed team, equipment and vehicles including crates, pallets, scales and forklifts
  • Daily stock planning and buy-outs
  • Distribution 136
  • Route Controllers x3
  • Drivers x62
  • Delivery Assistants x71
  • Routes 105
  • AM 43
  • PM 9
  • Sun 35
  • IDC 8

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • National Diploma in Logistics Management or related 

Previous Experience

  • 5-6 years’ experience as a Distribution Manager.
  • Leadership and relationship building skills
  • People management skills
  • Safety background
  • DRM and VSC experience
  • Crate management experience
  • Fleet management experience

Other skills and competencies

  • Strong written and verbal English
  • Energetic, results driven, team player, strong analytical & strategic thinking skills
  • Effective & persuasive communication and coaching skills
  • People management skills
  • Knowledge of employee relations
  • Strong Excel ability and Power point skills an advantage
  • Knowledge of PepsiCo’s manufacturing & logistics practices
  • Knowledge of PepsiCo’s quality standards
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Required Skills

Leadership People Management Safety Strong communication Strong MS Excel

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