Fleet Controller

AiR; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

AiR Durban is seeking a Logistics Controller to manage the import, export and local operational process from planning through to delivery and invoicing, using live data.

You will monitor customs clearance, transport, reporting and client communications, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and strong adherence to SOPs and ISO guidelines in a busy shipping environment.

Experience in TMS usage and cargo documentation is essential.

Job description

Control and manage the import, export and local operational process, from planning, collection through to delivery and invoicing, in accordance to the client's requirements by using live and accurate data.

List of Key Result Areas:

• Operational Processes
• Customs Clearing
• Quality Control
• Status Reports and Reporting
• Other Responsibilities

KEY RESULT AREA

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS/INDICATORS

Operational processes

Indent Monitoring/Booking

Customs Clearing

Transport and Delivery

Quality Control

Status Reports/Reporting

Other Responsibilities

• Ensure the TMS system is updated timeously and accurately by way of customer allocations and vehicle planning.
• Ensure all incidents are recorded timeously on the complaint's module.
• Always ensure the highest levels of customer service and attend to client's requests and queries promptly.
• Ensure drivers adhere to the designated route plans.
• Ensure highest levels of management of Convoy adherence as well as strongest adherence to night / day travel.
• Ensure all Transit targets per route are met and communicate all delays promptly to Management / customers
• Ensure drivers follow the refuelling strategies
• Assist clients with any queries related to operations and documentary requirements needed to successfully facilitate the transport process.
• Monitor orders placed until such time as the goods have been confirmed as Stacked or delivered constantly keeping the client updated on the progress. via tracking reports and verbal conversations
• Ensuring all custom related documentation / documents for the driver is timeously actioned / processed
• Ensure that the correct documents are handed over to the Customs department to effect customs clearance.
• Follow up with the Customs department until the consignment has been duly released by SARS. Exports: All consignments must be cleared and duly released by SARS for export prior to the containers being delivered into stacks or loads exported out of South Africa
• Obtain release of the consignment from the relevant Shipping Line/ Groupage Operator/Airline/ Agent/ Customer
• Forward a transport booking order to the contracted haulier stipulating the collection and delivery locations, OOG and hazardous details (if applicable), and the agreed rate as well as any special requirements
• Ensure that all relevant hazardous documentation is arranged prior to effecting transport of the material (viz. MSDS, trem cards, dangerous goods declaration, labels, placards, etc.)
• Arrange for the cargo to be delivered in accordance with the client's clearing instructions/requirements.
• Any service failures / accidents / incidents are to be reported immediately to Management
• All these service failures / accidents / incidents are to be recorded on the TMS complaints module
• Ensure that the proof of delivery and acquittal (where applicable) is received from the nominated haulier for all loads conducted on behalf of customers within the relevant KPI time frame
• Quality checks must be performed on the operations file prior to closing, ensuring that all the relevant documents are kept on file in accordance with the Customs & Excise Act 91 of 1964, as amended and the VAT Act 89 of 1991, as amended.
• Adherence to QMS guidelines in line with the company's ISO 9001 accreditation is also an essential requirement.
• Ensure Road freight tracking reports (where applicable) are sent to the customer daily, until completion of the delivery by no later than 9am.
• Ensure that project reports, where load supervision, inspection or other activities are recorded, are sent to the customer within the same business day or within 24 hours of occurrence of the activity.
• Ensure customers are kept informed of the shipment status at regular intervals
• Ensure that the full scope of your job is carried out effectively and efficiently
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when sharing information
• Ensure that your own work area is always kept neat and tidy
• Ensure adherence to the guidelines set out in your employment contract (timekeeping, telephone and internet usage, dress code, etc.)
• Ensure that reports are sent out as per the requirements.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks that may be assigned to you at Management discretion.

Key Performance indicators to be adhered to include:

• TMS Accuracy and Liveliness
• Daily tracking accuracy and delivery by 8am daily – weekends included
• Adherence / Management to Transit SOP
• On time arrival for loading and offloading vehicle, no missed loads
• Ensure a healthy working relationship between yourself, transporters and fellow employees