Distribution Team Leader

About the role

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa is hiring a Distribution Team Leader in Midrand, Gauteng. The role covers delivery and distribution management, operational and financial control, safety and compliance, and resource and people management, including managing owner drivers.

Key responsibilities

• Execute delivery plans, achieve distribution standards and optimise distribution performance and customer service.
• Control budgets and shortages, and process immediate invoices.
• Maintain a safe, healthy and risk-free working environment and perform administrative duties to ensure compliance.
• Manage human resources, including performance and development, work in teams and manage owner drivers.
• Meet KPIs such as on-time delivery rate, shortage and inventory accuracy, customer satisfaction score, safety incident rate, budget adherence and distribution standards compliance.

Required profile

• B.Com degree/diploma or equivalent recognised qualification in transport or transport logistics.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a distribution, logistics or transport environment.
• Proven supervisory or team leader experience; experience managing budgets and financial processes.
• Track record of optimising team performance and achieving targets.

Required skills

• Leadership and people management skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in distribution and logistics software.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Financial acumen for budget management and invoice processing.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.