Vacancy Announcement: Unit Leader-Distribution at East Africa Bottling Share Company – Coca Cola

About the Company:

East Africa Bottling Share Company, a subsidiary of Coca Cola, is renowned for working with one of the world’s most beloved trademarks. With a commitment to investing in cutting-edge production systems and employing individuals dedicated to working with passion and focus, we strive for excellence in all aspects of our operations.

Position: Unit Leader-Distribution

We are currently seeking a dynamic and capable Unit Leader-Distribution to join our team. This role offers an exciting opportunity for individuals who are passionate, competent, and prepared to contribute to our mission with dedication.

Primary Responsibilities:

Develop and implement an effective distribution strategy and business plan based on thorough analysis, insight, and distribution principles.
Optimize distribution operations to align resources with activity levels and meet customer service needs, thereby enhancing overall distribution performance.
Oversee distribution planning and control, including order management, routing and scheduling, distribution resource optimization, tracking, and inventory deployment planning.
Manage the distribution budget and allocate funds according to plan, ensuring efficient utilization of resources.
Monitor the execution of distribution plans, including planning execution, rentals, and third-party logistics.

Skills, Experience & Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Accounting and Finance, Management, Business Management, or related fields.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant logistics experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
Proficiency in logistics operations within FMCG organizations.
Experience with logistics and business software systems (ERP).