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

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• 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)