Dreaming big is in our DNA. Brewing the world’s most loved beers and creating meaningful experiences is what inspires us. We are owners, empowered to lead real change, deliver on tough challenges, and take accountability for the results. We are looking for talent that shares these values, that is ambitious, bold & resilient. We want talent that is looking for fast career growth, cross-functional experiences, global exposure and robust training & development.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Ensures a safe and healthy working environment for internal and external stakeholders
• Ensures that legislative requirements are met and fully implemented
• Maintains a robust system of SIO generation and close out
• Ensure Weekly safety reviews are conducted with the teams and monthly safety reviews with the Logistics Director to identify risk trends and mitigation plans
• Ensures that logistics teams adhere to quality guidelines specified by the Zone so that customers receive stock as per AB-InBev’s quality guidelines
• Participate in defining and executing the BU DPO/LCP/VPO implementation plan
• Drive and guide the implementation of DPO and VPO guidelines, systems, processes, and tools to improve Logistics performance across all transport and warehousing activities at all DC’s
• Ensure that DPO/LCP/VPO works in impacting both results and cultural change towards a “safety first” and “zero loss” culture in the BU
• Ensure that all self-assessments and baseline assessments are done on time & that all GOPS are fully updated with clear actions
• Develop glide path per pillar per country to ensure targets are met
• Ensures that Daily, Weekly and Monthly Meeting routines are adhered to in line with mandatory DPO/VPO/LCP guidelines
• Ensures that processes are standardized via SOP’s and work standards are monitored and improved
• Participate in defining and executing the BU DPO/LCP/VPO implementation plan
• Drive and guide the implementation of DPO and VPO guidelines, systems, processes, and tools to improve Logistics performance across all transport and warehousing activities at all DC’s
• Ensure that DPO/LCP/VPO works in impacting both results and cultural change towards a “safety first” and “zero loss” culture in the BU
• Ensure that all self-assessments and baseline assessments are done on time & that all GOPS are fully updated with clear actions
• Develop glide path per pillar per country to ensure targets are met
• Ensures that Daily, Weekly and Monthly Meeting routines are adhered to in line with mandatory DPO/VPO/LCP guidelines
• Ensures that processes are standardized via SOP’s and work standards are monitored and improved
• Ensure that the Logistics and Planning Teams are aligned in terms of goals and meeting routines to drive continuous improvement.
• Drive and enable local ownership of DPO/LCP/VPO deployment and strategy.
• Work together with Logistics Managers on developing and monitoring SKAP guides and roll out of the same.
• Capability building of the logistics team

Qualification & Experience:

• Logistics/Supply Chain degree or another 3-year degree in related field
• Minimum 5 years manufacturing, distribution, and or planning management experience within FMCG company
• Deep knowledge of management pillar and problem-solving tools application
• Deep knowledge of supply chain processes both from operational and planning perspective
• Proven experience with ability to influence and interface with senior stakeholders across various functions
• Proven leadership experience with an ability to liaise and influence teams across various countries and locations
• Customer focused mind set and approach
• Demonstrate problem solving skills with an ability to manage complexity and ambiguity
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask
• Good verbal and communication skills; must communicate across all levels in the organization with personal gravitas and credibility
• Good self-management principles
• Ability to adapt to and implement change effectively
• Strive for continuous improvement
• Strong analytical and numerical skills

Additional Information:

AB InBev is an equal opportunity employer and all appointments will be made in-line with AB InBev’s employment equity plan and talent requirements. We are a company that promotes gender equality. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/relevant information as criteria for short-listing. Interested candidates who meet the above specifications may apply no later than 25 May 2022 .