Logistics Controller, Port Elizabeth

Responsibilities

Planning, execution and management of commercial vehicle deliveries and drivers in line with operational principles and performance standards

Managing the driver availability to ensure maximum efficiencies

Managing the applicable operational processes and disciplines

Managing the Vehicle Delivery Tracking Systems clerical and administration functions

Cross Border Planning

Understand, manage and control the operational cost elements to maximize efficiencies and profitability in line with the performance expectations

Liaising with (Account Executive, National Manpower&Fleet Controller) to ensure that all queries are effectively and efficiently resolved.

Identify logistical challenges and implement solutions

Conduct data analysis fuel consumption

Ad hoc tasks and research projects

Provide feedback to management regarding all operational matters.

Maintaining effective communication with all Operations staff in order to ensure that all are in the loop regarding operational matters.

Utilizing Vehicle Tracking System (VTS) in such a manner that all work is performed and presented in an accurate and uniform manner

Establish and maintain good working relationships

Data Capturing

Adhere to company Policies and Procedures

Pilot driver duties as and when required including weekends and or public holidays.

Qualifications and experience

Extensive experience in logistics and/or project management

Degree / Diploma in logistics or relevant tertiary education would be a definite advantage

Management and leadership abilities

Organised and comfortable with data analysis

Very good geographical knowledge of RSA

Fully conversant in Microsoft Excel and Word

Fully conversant in cross border procedures

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to develop and document quality processes

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Ability to fluently communicate in Zulu and/or isiXhosa would be advantageous

Ability to create and conduct verbal, visual and written presentations

Ability to communicate at all levels

Mechanical appreciation

Ability to work under pressure

Willing to work outside normal office hours and work out of town for short periods

Valid code 8 or code 10 drivers license with PrDP

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