Route To Market Specialist – Automation

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Minimum requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Marketing or any relevant discipline.
  
• Added advantage: Post graduate qualification
  

Experience

• Minimum requirement: Minimum 5 years of Sales and Distribution in a busy and competition environment, preferably FMCG.
  
• Experience in the use of systems. Knowledge of MSD will be an added advantage.
  
• Strong knowledge and skill in data analysis and management
  
• Technical Proficiency Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and routing/logistic software, with a proven ability to analyze data, manage complex routing systems, and optimize logistical operations for improved efficiency
  

• Ownership of RTM tools and partnering with IT to keep tools updated and fully utilized
  
• Integrate advanced technology and innovative solutions to enhance RTM strategies and drive continuous improvement
  
• Ensure that RTM remains at the forefront of industry developments by adopting new technologies and practices that enhance efficiency and effectiveness
  
• Apply the business RTM model to allocate resources and schedule customer visits efficiency, achieving modelled cost objectives on an annual basis as business needs change
  
• Simulate proposed RTM models using defined parameters to assess their feasibility and effectiveness before implementation
  
• Analyse simulation results to ensure that proposed models meet business objectives and can be practically executed
  
• Maintain accurate customer master data, including GPS coordinates, calling days, and route numbers, to support precise business modelling and reporting
  
• Regularly update and validate customer information to ensure it reflects current data and support effective route planning
  
• Understanding the needs of new channels and new product launches, benchmarking with the market
  
• Performing annual assessment cycles and ensuring capturing RTM in Business Planning