Job Details

To lead the implementation of the business plan and have oversight of the execution through synchronised and effective Manufacturing, Warehousing, Fleet, customer collaboration and Distribution plans. To implement the logistics transformational projects to deliver the strategic priorities of long term growth, leveraging scale and building fundamental capabilities.

1. Implement an effective Logistics Strategy and Business plan based on diagnosis, analysis, insight and expertise in Distribution, Warehouse, Fleet and Cold Drink Equipment principles.
   • Provide direction, leadership and development to ensure the execution of plans to optimise the operation and provide required customer service levels
   • Provide direction and leadership to teams through driving diversity, empowerment and accountability.
   • Ensure standardisation of productivity measures.

2. Oversee the execution of Warehouse, Secondary and Primary Distribution, Fleet, CDE and customer collaboration in the plant to ensure productivity.
   • Support the fleet strategy
   • Ensure standardisation of operating practices.
   • Monitor the execution of Distribution/Warehouse/Fleet plans.

3. Provide leadership to accomplish company goals and objectives.
   • Direct accountability for centralised logistics services e.g. routing and scheduling, inventory management and Warehouse layouts for productivity.
   • Develop plans to optimise the operations by aligning resources to activity levels whilst meeting Customer service needs to improve the overall logistics performance.
   • Analyse customer service and operational efficiency and design plans to close gaps in conjunction with the logistics excellence function at the centre.
4. Manage stakeholder relationship
   • Source and manage supplier and outsourced relationships effectively in partnership with Procurement
   • Support Sales management in identifying operational improvement opportunities
5. Manage the overall logistics budget and allocation of funds according to plan.
   • Drive cost efficiencies and transformation through key strategic projects implementation

• Minimum requirement :: Bachelors Degree in (Business Management, Logistics or Transport)
• Added advantage:
  • Professional Affiliation (Apics)
  • Professional Qualifications and Learning (CPIM, CSCP etc)

Experience

• Minimum 10 years’ logistics experience
• Minimum of 8 years’ line management experience
• Experience in logistics and business software systems
• Additional experience and/or exposure in sales or manufacturing
• Financial and business modelling experience
• Understanding of key business cost drivers

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) is the eighth largest Coca-Cola bottling partner worldwide and the biggest on the African continent, serving 13 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. We boast a diverse pan-African footprint with more than 36 bottling plants serving over 600,000 outlets across the continent. CCBA employs more than 16,000 people and enjoys the number one market position in all of our 13 territories.

We aim to be the leading Coca-Cola bottler in Africa, delivering profitable and sustained growth through increased availability and access to Coca-Cola beverages across Southern and East Africa. Coca-Cola Beverages Zambia (CCBZ) is a subsidiary of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA). It has a licence to produce, distribute and market all coke brands in Zambia. CCBZ operates in two sites within Lusaka thus Maheu plant and Lusaka west plant. It also has a depot in Ndola.

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa works with the world’s most cherished trademark and invests in the most exciting events. Our Office currently has the following opportunity available for a dynamic individual with energy and initiative, keen to impact from the outset.

Coca-Cola Beverages Zambia requires the services of the Logistics Manager, reporting to the Logistics Director.