Logistics Controller

Ithemba Recruitment- Sourcing Top Talent; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics recruitment agency seeks a skilled individual to oversee the planning and management of commercial vehicle deliveries in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. The role requires extensive logistics and project management experience, alongside strong data analysis skills. Candidates should hold a degree or diploma in logistics and be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word. Effective communication skills in English are essential, and knowledge of Zulu or isiXhosa would be advantageous. A valid driver’s license is also required.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in logistics and/or project management.
• Management and leadership abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage commercial vehicle deliveries.
• Manage driver availability for maximum efficiency.
• Conduct data analysis for fuel consumption.

Skills

Logistics management

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Management abilities

Geographical knowledge of RSA

Cross border procedures knowledge

Education

Degree / Diploma in logistics or relevant tertiary education

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Vehicle Tracking System (VTS)

Job description

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