Logistics Support Controller: Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa

Job Detail

• Reference Number: CCB240730-4
• Job Category: Logistics
• Company: Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa
• Job Type: Permanent
• Location: Midrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng

• Closing Date: 6 August 2024

Job Description

To manage the supply of products within model stock through completing the production planning process as well as coordinating the supply of products from other plants and external suppliers to ensure customer demand is satisfied on time and in full.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Production Planning:
  • Perform daily production/PD planning and scheduling.
  • Populate the weekly production plan by interpreting tactical plans for production planning.
  • Optimise the production plan, ensuring that it is sequenced to minimise waste or cost and benefit efficiencies.
  • Communicate with stakeholders regarding planning exceptions and deviations, risks, and significant drops in production so that contingency plans can be made, and support provided.
  • Review production performance (PVA) to assess production status and identify dropped volume.
  • Check and ensure the availability of raw materials for production.
  • Plan Primary Distribution (PD) loads on the system and analyse stock availability considering inbound and outbound loads.
  • Monitor sales figures to stay abreast of sales spikes and drops.

• Team Management and Administration:
  • Effectively manage the allocated team to achieve set goals and high-quality work output.
  • Ensure the continuous development of the allocated team for the effective and efficient functioning of the planning division.

• Judgement and Decision Making:
  • Operate under stringent rules, procedures, and policies—governance and legal compliance are essential.
  • Have minimal latitude to determine priorities and task sequence. Plans are drafted by the Logistics Support Controller and signed off by the Supply Manager.
  • Identify opportunities for optimisation from a plant planning perspective and obtain sign-off from the Supply Manager to effect any changes.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Matric
• Relevant Tertiary Qualification
• 3 years relevant working experience (Logistics background or experience; DPR buying experience; or any planning experience)

Competencies:

• An understanding of the CCBSA Manufacturing, Commercial and Logistics operating principles, processes, and strategy
• Supply Chain Planning Model and Rules.
• S&OP and Demand Planning Process.
• Planning Modelling Tool.
• ERP processes relevant to Planning.
• BWP’s for Role.
• Supply Route Matrix (SRM).

Skills:

• Good organising and planning skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to manage stakeholders effectively and build constructive relationships.
• Software knowledge (Outperform, advanced scheduling, and SAP).

Coca Cola Policy:

• Coca-Cola Beverages Africa celebrates diversity and strive to achieve an equal opportunity workplace by being cognisant of affirmative action requirements.
• Employment at Coca-Cola Beverages Africa is based solely on an individual’s merit and qualifications directly related to their field of competence.
• We do not discriminate against employees or potential employees based on race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, and gender identity.

Application Process

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