Transport Execution Manager

Nile Breweries Limited, a leading beverage company in Uganda and subsidiary of AB Inbev the leading brewing group in the world seeks to recruit highly motivated, results oriented and dynamic candidates for the post below. Our Africa dream is to create the ideal company, one which grows a lot, is super-efficient, which everyone loves to work for and, very importantly, makes a real difference in society :-

Transport Execution Manager – (1 Position –Jinja)

Band VII-A

Responsible for delivering the T1& T2 Uganda Logistics Transport strategy and ensuring that the country develops and implements global best practices to drive safety, cost and service level aspirations, whilst adhering to all DPO & VPO requirements. Owning all the transport KPI’s and doing internal benchmarking and gap identification to improve productivity and develop internal best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

 Ensure safety is priority in all T1 & T2 operations

 Ensure that T1 & T2 distribution planning systems are effectively implemented and used to ensure optimal distribution

 Set up and implement centralized T2 planning.

 Maintain and improve T2 service delivery levels to ensure targets are met.

 Transporter contract management across the BU

 Drive VLC improvement across the BU

 Accountable for the fulfillment of key transport KPI’s for both T1 and T2.

 Customer and transporter master data management

 Own the T1 LCP block

 Ensure safety is priority in all fleet operations

 Fleet management across the BU (processes and costs, people and reporting)

 Develop and review annual Transport Capex Guidelines according to Zone and Global strategic priorities

 Manage the fleet Capex .

 Drive VLC improvement across both fleets.

 Improve delivery capacity

 Accountable for the fulfillment of key fleet KPI’s for all fleets (trucks, forklifts, small vehicles) in both countries

 DPO Fleet and Distribution pillar owner

 Develop and implement standardized SOP’s and policies

 Full adherence to on site safety guidelines for all vehicle maintenance

 Design technology strategy to improve quality of reporting, efficiencies and visibility

 Develop transport dashboards

 Ensure that the Shop Floor are aligned in terms of goals and meeting routines to drive continuous improvement;

 Ensures that Monthly One on Ones are conducted in line with the target review process;

 Maintains a healthy industrial relations climate with key stakeholders through documented SLA Meetings;

 Communication channels are open to relevant stakeholders via Monthly All Employee meetings;

 Follow up on Engagement Survey results with clear actions to correct areas of concern;

 Recruitment of talent and building of pipeline;

 Perform 180 reviews and address poor performance where required by means of improvement plans and or disciplinary hearings.

Competency Requirements but not Limited to:

 3 Year relevant degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Commerce
 3 to 5 years relevant experience
 Demonstrated prior experience in working/servicing a FMCG enterprise
 Understanding of end to end logistics/supply chain in a FMCG environment
 High level of computer literacy (MS Office, Syspro, Teams, Power BI etc.)
 Syspro proficient
 Fluent in English and Swahili
 Strong analytical skills to convert data into business insights
 Strong numerical capabilities especially around budgeting and cost optimization initiatives
 Strong verbal and written communication skills with good interpersonal skills
 Ability to work under pressure
 Ability to adapt to change effectively
 Results oriented
 Excellent coaching capability

The Company will offer a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidates. Candidates that have relevant experience, know that they meet the above criteria and have what it takes to excel in the above position, should send their CVs with telephone contacts to the email address zccrecruitment.uganda@mu.ab-inbev.com not later than 11th January 2021.

Note: 1) Indicate the position applied for as the subject of your email

2) Internal candidates should notify their line managers

People Business Partner- Commercial & Logistics
Nile Breweries Limited
P.O Box 1345
KAMPALA SERVICE CENTER