DISTRIBUTION PLANNER / JUNIOR CONSULTANT

About the role

This entry-level position sits within the Operations Strategic Business Unit and reports to an Account Manager. The role focuses on planning and tracking routes using market-leading planning and route adherence software, updating KPIs, producing reports, and assisting with strategic optimization initiatives such as fleet mix, service day, master route optimization, and network modelling.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimally plan the system through daily feedback, new customer locations, and NDD updates.
• Produce daily reports on actual route information and forward shift reports to the consultant and contract manager.
• Generate monthly KPI reports and scorecards for review with the consultant, SCP contract manager, and customers in workshops.
• Identify ongoing cost-saving opportunities and liaise with the consultant and SCP contract manager.
• Review and monitor fleet KPIs on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Monitor vehicle reporting daily.
• Provide ad hoc consulting support for strategic optimization initiatives.

Experience We’re Looking For

The role emphasizes achieving measurable benefits for customers through a mix of structured tasks and creative problem-solving. Candidates should demonstrate self-assurance, problem-solving agility, and the ability to build rapport with clients, drivers, and teams. Independence, a sense of urgency, and a commitment to high standards are expected. The environment encourages challenging the status quo to drive continuous improvement.

Desired Skills

• Supply Chain: Clear understanding of supply chain principles through study or experience.
• Communication: Strong, clear, and persuasive written and verbal communication with clients, drivers, and superiors.
• Computer literacy: Intermediate proficiency in Excel and Word.
• Data analysis: Ability to manipulate and interpret data effectively.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in the distribution industry, or a degree in Engineering or Logistics.
• Exposure to and intermediate understanding of Microsoft and relevant programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce (Logistics)
• Road Transport Diploma
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Focus

• Results-driven with a focus on idea generation, innovation, and creative problem-solving.
• Strong emphasis on building relationships to achieve results.
• Attention to detail in all tasks and outputs.

Decision Making

• Problem-solving orientation with collaborative decision-making.
• Well-considered and planned decision-making processes.

Delegation and Leadership Style

• Strong, team-oriented personality with a focus on delivering specific results.
• Extroverted, confident, enthusiastic, and persuasive communication style.
• Influences and stimulates others to take action.
• Clear and defined communication both internally and externally.