Job Description

We're on the hunt for a Route Planning Lead to captain our distribution strategy, optimise routes, and keep our deliveries running smoother than a freshly tarred freeway. Youll lead a team of logistical legends, juggle data like a circus pro,and keep our fleet flying on the fast lane to efficiency.

What You'll Be Steering:

Distribution Planning

Crunch the numbers and course-correct: monitor and improve delivery performance daily, weekly, and monthly. Spot underutilised vehicles from a mile away and reroute like a GPS on a mission. Work across departments like a traffic cop at peak hour--keeping everyone moving smoothly. Recommend fleet tweaks to keep costs down and deliveries full. Hunt down the root causes of non-deliveries like a logistics detective.

On-Time Deliveries

Lead the Route Planning Team with confidence and clarity (and maybe a bit of caffeine). Master our Transport Management System like it's second nature. Replan, reallocate, reprioritise - especially when life throws in a flat tyre or two. Keep communication flowing - from the warehouse floor to the top floor.

Admin That Packs a Punch

Keep customer master data polished and powerful. Report on performance like a pro. Ensure planning isn't just timely--it's strategic and scalable.

People Management

Be the leader your team brags about at braais. Develop, support, and discipline as needed (but always with heart). Train and grow your team - because when they win, you win. Keep communication open, clear, and regular. Balance the books on attendance, leave, and overtime with finesse.

Why Montego?

We're Africa's leading pet nutrition brand, rapidly expanding into international markets. Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and market leadership in the pet care industry.

What You Bring to the (Planning) Table:

Diploma in Supply Chain Management (NQF Level 6)

- tick.

Driver's License (Code B)

- because you know the road as well as the route.

3-5 years' experience

in FMCG route/distribution planning (secondary planning? Even better!)

1 year

leading a team like a boss.

Skills That Set You Apart:

Natural team motivator and master of people management Route planning genius with systems to match (ERP, TMS, MS Office - the works) Calm under pressure, organised under chaos Excellent communicator with a knack for problem-solving * Solid knowledge of geographical areas, vehicle capacities, costing, and warehousing