Position: Unit Leader – Distribution
We work with the world’s most cherished trademark; invest in the most sophisticated production system in the world and employ people who are prepared to work with passion and focus
Currently, we have an exciting opportunity for the role of Unit Leader-Distribution and we are looking for passionate, capable, and competent candidates who are prepared to work with passion and focus.
The primary role of the Unit Leader-Distribution is to lead, develop, advise and support the successful implementation of the distribution strategy. To support the implementation of the business plans to deliver the strategic priorities of long-term growth opportunities by leveraging scale and building fundamental processes, systems and people capabilities.
The Unit Leader-Distribution will report directly to the Logistics Manager and will be managing a team of supervisors.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop an effective distribution strategy and business plan based on diagnosis, analysis, insight, expertise and distribution principles.
- Develop plans to optimize the operation by aligning resources to activity levels and meeting customer service needs to improve the overall distribution performance.
- Distribution Planning and Control with direct accountability for Order management, Routing and scheduling, Distribution Resource Optimisation, Tracking and Inventory deployment planning.
- Managing the overall distribution budget and allocation of funds according to plan.
- Monitor the execution of Distribution- Planning execution, Rentals and or 3rd party logistics.
Skills, Experience & Education
- First Degree in Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Accounting and Finance, Management, Business Management, or related fields.
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant logistics experience
- Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience
- Knowledge of logistics operations in FMCG organizations
- Experience in logistics and business software systems(ERP)
General
- Applicants must be Ethiopian nationals.
