Distribution Planner II

Cookie Notice Your Privacy Always Active Distribution Planner II page is loaded Distribution Planner IIlocations: HQ Sandtontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: April 25, 2026 (7 days left to apply)job requisition id: The Key Purpose of this role is to execute effective daily routes for Distribution Centre's (DC's) using available routing tools. The Distribution Planner II responsibility is to ensure distribution KPI targets are achieved whilst maintaining customer service and productivity expectations for the DC which they look after. This requires daily interactions and routines with the distribution teams. Key Roles and Responsibilities: Set-up & maintenance of inter-related system platforms (Sap, Winroute, SharePoint) SAP master-data implementation protocol WinRoute planning database maintenance and optimising settings and governance is met on all Master Data WinRoute road-network database maintenance on correct speeds for data from Maps Effective utilisation of planning systems, creating daily distribution load plans according to KPI targets Manage & plan today loads to efficiently maximize daily volume capacities Planning distribution load plans for multiple depots within prescribed time frame as and when required Load plan execution performance at an operational level and constructively feedback to drive improvement/ driver & short cycle feedback Daily engagement with on-site Expeditors on execution of load plan Daily engagement with DC teams regarding planning instructions Clearing & maintaining SAP T2 platforms Core project work Drive LCP improvement and implementation Key Attributes and Competencies: Sound business and financial acumen Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word and knowledge of SAP Strong analytical ability demonstrated Good performance track record Strong interpersonal skills Minimum Requirements: Relevant 3-year tertiary qualification 2 - 3 years functional work and planning experience in a FMCG environment Applicable Occupational Health and Safety Act of 93, South African Road Traffic Act and governance knowledge beneficial Additional Information: BAND: VIII South African Breweries (Pty) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and all appointments will be made in line with South African Breweries (Pty) Ltd employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short listing. (blob:)The South African Breweries (SAB) has reimagined what a beer company can be and has anchored this in a powerful brand purpose - We Dream Big to Create a Future With More Cheers - which articulates who we are and where we are going.At SAB it's always about more than the beer.We are driven by our passion to demonstrate the unique power of beer to propel South Africa forward. Since our inception over a century ago, SAB has grown to become South Africa's largest brewer, a powerful economic contributor, a leader in sustainability, and a champion of responsible consumption.SAB is one of South Africa's admired companies and corporate brands. The company has 7 breweries and 42 depots in South Africa, a total workforce of approximately 5000, and supports a beer economy 'from seed to sip' of over jobs. Its portfolio of beer brands meets the needs of a wide range of consumers and includes leading brands in beer and beyond such as Castle Lager, Carling Black Label, Corona, Brutal Fruit, and Flying Fish