Distribution Driver
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents exciting opportunities for 3 Distribution Drivers in Dar es Salaam to join the Logistics team at CCBA. The roles will report to the Distribution Team Leader.
CCBA is the 8th largest Coca-Cola authorised bottler in the world by revenue and the largest on the continent. It accounts for over 40% of all Coca-Cola ready-to-drink beverages sold in Africa by volume. With over 14,000 employees in Africa, CCBA group services more than 800,000 customers with a host of international and local brands. CCBA group operates in 14 countries: South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi and the islands of Comoros and Mayotte.
Primary Role
To move bulk stock between Coca-Cola Kwanza Manufacturing Plants and Distribution Centres, on time and in full.
Duties & Responsibilities
Hauling of bulk stock (Primary Distribution) between Manufacturing Plants and Distribution Centres / Local Distribution Partners and OCCD’s
Delivery of stock (Secondary Distribution) to Direct Delivery customers and OCCD’s
Providing professional and efficient customer service to the internal and external customers
Collect and handling of cash from customers
Ensure the cash collected is properly banked and settled accordingly without shortage
Conducting and Compile necessary invoicing to ensure that all delivery documents are correct and checked
Take full accountability of the allocated truck, Mobile device, stock and pallets on truck
Co-coordinating and receiving customer invoices
Perform daily stock counts in an accurate and prompt manner
Comply with security checks and procedures
Management and supervision of the crew on the truck
Abide by the traffic laws and regulations of the country
Comply with company safety standards and ensures no fatality
Settlement of loads after every delivery
Skills, Experience & Education
Qualifications: VETA Driving Certificate, Form IV secondary education, 3 years valid and applicable drivers licence
Experience: 3 years of driving experience with clean driving record, Prior distribution driving experience with Haulier
Prepared to work fixed shifts at a specific time of day / days of the week
Awareness of logistics processes and understanding of inter-relationships between distribution and warehouse processes
Mechanical knowledge and understanding required to keep vehicles under their control in a safe and operational condition according to the company and legal standards
Equipment handling knowledge and Truck and Stock asset care
Understanding of key performance indicators within Distribution that impact on internal and external customers
Understanding of distribution route planning and optimisation systems
Technology savvy, able to operate (e.g. Mobile devices, Cab Cameras and Satellite tracking)
