Website Nurture Brands
Nurture Brands was established by EXEO Capital, to provide investors with a platform through which they can invest in the leading functional- and convenience food producers in Southern Africa. The need for “convenience” is being driven by rapid urbanization and changing consumer habits. The N… read moreurture Brands strategy is to invest in companies that focus on providing food products and related services in this rapidly changing consumer environment. Sustainability and Innovation will be at the heart of the Nurture Brands strategy. We have the luxury of establishing an ethos and value system that provide a sound basis for Nurture Brands as an investment holding company, to be a driving force in the Southern African food system of sustainability through innovation. The Nurture Brands Group will ultimately consist of a number of themed “clusters” under which a number of related businesses we invest in will be grouped to maximise their impact and synergy. Nurture Brands is led by a seasoned board of directors that have more than 100 years of food- & investment experience between them.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure that the process of capturing and communicating of any incidents, delays or non-compliance by delivery drivers from the debrief clerk for further investigation is effective and efficient (delivery comments report, event acknowledgement, non-compliance, etc.).
Oversee all processes and distribution activities.
Ensure that the plan of the customer delivery sequence is done effectively and efficiently and according to the parameters set up to ensure a high level of customer service (store- opening times, timeslots, closing times, etc).
Ensure that the process of allocation of drivers and driver assistants to routes is done effectively and efficiently to ensure that drivers and driver assistants who are allocated are capable of completing their deliveries and that they know the area of delivery (demographic allocation, etc.)
Ensure that the planning is done optimally to provide excellent service to the customers and routes are optimal using dynamic planning to ensure that the lowest operational cost is incurred (kilometers, delivery time, quantity of vehicles used, etc.).
Ensure that the plan for the allocation of vehicles, drivers and driver assistants is done effectively by the route planners to ensure that no or minimal risk is incurred (rest periods, pool of workers, medically fit workers, correct vehicle types, etc.).
Ensure that the equipping and training of drivers is done effectively and efficiently to minimize accidents and understand the Road Traffic rules of the road (K53 – PDP’s, following distance, observation, etc.)
Supervise and motivate distribution Supervisors, Fleet Manager, drivers, pickers etc
Adhere to and ensure that all staff reporting to you complies with all policies and procedures and instructions issued.
Always manage monthly stock control (FIFO and FEFO) within dispatch areas.
Ensure traceability information is documented on the picking slips.
Requirements
Minimum 5 years’ experience in logistics/distribution
Proven ability to lead and develop teams
Strong knowledge of fleet management, route planning, and process optimisation
Microsoft Office proficiency
Excellent communication, organisational, and people management skills
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