Assistant Distribution Manager

Job Description

<p>With an incredible portfolio of food &amp; beverage products, NFPC currently has an exciting opportunity for a talented Assistant Distribution Manager to join our team.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>JOB PURPOSE</strong></p><p><br></p><p>The role holder will be responsible for overseeing the distribution of products in A class markets, managing to deliver all the Presales orders to the markets across the UAE within the set schedule in an efficient &amp; cost-effective manner, by ensuring customer satisfaction and on time delivery without missing the market window timing.</p><p><br></p><p>The Assistant distribution manager will also be responsible for leading the distribution team, scheduling, and dynamic route and journey plan on day-to-day basis by utilizing the fleet, manpower, and resources at an optimum level.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Accountabilities &amp; Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Route Planning</strong></p><ul><li>Implement distribution strategies and plans to ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of product to the A class market as per schedule by analyzing customer demand.</li><li>Continuously evaluating and improving the route plan and identifying opportunity to optimize the efficiency and cost effectiveness.</li><li>Manage delivery schedule and routes of distribution team within assigned areas and ensure that the products are delivered successfully within the markets window time.</li><li>Coordinate &amp; monitor progress of product deliveries and ensure receipt, vehicles, loads, and journey plan is following company set standards.</li><li>Assist coordinators &amp; devise routes for shipments and ensure distribution regulations are compliant with UAE Laws.</li><li>Identifying and mitigating risks within the distribution process, by analyzing potential risks, such as supply chain disruptions, prepare alternate plans to minimize their impact for business continuity.</li><li>Evaluating and validating the route plans to the distribution zones for new customers in a cost effective and timely manner</li><li>Analyse distribution efficiency and propose improvement plans, monitor and track the industry trends to ensure best practices are applied and new technologies are introduced into the distribution operations.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Fleet Management</strong></p><ul><li>Monitoring fuel consumption, analyzing fuel efficiency, and prepare plan to reduce fuel costs.</li><li>Track and control fuel expenses, promote fuel-efficient driving practices, and explore alternative fuel options.</li><li>Ensure vehicle preventive maintenance, scheduling routine inspections, maintenance and repair activities are performed as per schedule and vehicles are properly serviced and in optimal condition to minimize downtown.</li><li>Coordinate with Garage in case of vehicle breakdowns and ensure repairs is done on time without disrupting the delivery.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Skills &amp; Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree preferably in Supply Chain Management</li><li>Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role</li><li>Must have know-how of route planning</li></ul>