LDP Coordinator

About the role

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa is hiring a permanent LDP Coordinator in Pretoria (Gauteng) within its logistics function. The role supports Local Distribution Partners (LDPs) through operations management, inventory control, order-to-cash follow-up, query handling and data reporting.

Key responsibilities

• LDP operations: work with the LDP Owner to identify and close open items, coach LDPs to improve their capability and minimise disruption to daily operations.
• Inventory management: coach and support stock takes, monitor daily and weekly stock counts, help plan stock levels with Sales and the LDP Specialist, coordinate daily stock management, identify profitability issues, balance stock, cash and discounts monthly and assist with book balancing.
• Order-to-cash: track orders placed, planned and delivered, compare planned versus actual deliveries, check that stock take results are posted, confirm daily banking and payments, and review the process for improvements.
• Query management: gather information, resolve issues or escalate them, and confirm resolution.
• Data analysis and reporting: download weekly KPI reports, communicate findings, compile an LDP performance summary for the LDP Specialist's visit, and cover KPIs such as OTD, order cycle time, inventory accuracy, stockout rate, invoice dispute rate, CEI, days sales outstanding and query resolution rate.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in logistics or a related field is advantageous.
• 3 years of experience in an operational, supply chain or logistics role focused on inventory management, order fulfillment or distribution.
• Demonstrated experience in stock-taking, including hard close counts, and in communicating and resolving issues with external partners or vendors.
• Hands-on experience with daily operational controls and reconciliation.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes, especially order-to-cash, inventory management and logistics.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Basic knowledge of financial controls and reconciliation.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with LDPs and internal stakeholders.