Distribution Team Leader

Coca-Cola Namibia Bottling Company – Distribution Team Leader

Closing Date: 2026/10/22

Reference Number: CCB261008-3
Job Title: Distribution Team Leader
Job Category: Logistics
Company: Coca-Cola Namibia Bottling Company
Job Type: Permanent
Location – Country: Namibia
Location – Province: Other – Non-South African Location
Location – Town / City: Windhoek

Job Description

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) Namibia presents an exciting opportunity for a Distribution Team Leader reporting to the Logistics Manager.

CCBA is the 8th largest Coca-Cola authorised bottler in the world by revenue, and the largest on the continent. It accounts for over 40% of all Coca-Cola ready-to-drink beverages sold in Africa by volume. With over 14 000 employees in Africa, CCBA group services more than 800 000 customers with a host of international and local brands.

CCBA group operates in 14 countries: South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi and the islands of Comoros and Mayotte.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure the execution of daily delivery plans.
• Maintain daily compliance to Distribution and Warehouse BWPs.
• Control driver shortages at the depot and in trade.
• Maintain budget control through correct dispatching and mode mix management.
• Ensure the implementation of ODIF principles.
• Perform administration duties daily and ensure that all aspects are up to date.
• Perform the SCMAT tasks daily / weekly / monthly in full.
• Attend to Customer and Sales team queries, timeously and efficiently.
• Manage effective teamwork in own area.
• Maintain our RTMS accreditation (Road Transport Management System).
• Maintain safe, healthy and risk-free working environment.
• Effectively manage individual performance and development in line with PERFORM way.
• Lead Change by involving and engaging with team and all relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure daily controls are followed, drivers comply with CCBSA policies, and driver files are current.
• Implement the Driver Satisfaction Survey and generate regular reports for regions and districts.
• Stay updated on and apply business best practices across regions and districts.
• Execute daily delivery plans, ensure compliance with Distribution and Warehouse BWPs, and optimize distribution performance.
• Ensure adherence to daily controls, maintain updated driver files, implement satisfaction surveys, and generate timely reports.

Skills, Experience & Education

• BCom Degree or Diploma in Logistics / Transport Management.
• Two (2) years’ experience in the FMCG transport field.
• Experience in Logistics, Distribution, Planning, Warehouse.
• A good understanding of CCBA Logistics systems and processes.
• Good understanding of Road Transport and related legislation and NOSA.
• Strategic and conceptual thinking.
• Sound judgement and decisiveness.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical capability.
• PC literate ERP (Proficiency in Microsoft office applications).
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Attention to detail and control discipline.
• Customer focus and service orientation.
• Effective stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and communication.
• A commitment to safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
• The ability to lead, develop, and motivate a diverse team.

General

• Written & oral ability of English (Proficiency in an indigenous language will be an added advantage).
• Code BE driver’s license.

Apply Online

https://ccba.erecruit.co/candidateapp/Jobs/View/CCB261008-3