Logistics Controller With Cross Border Experience

Primeserv Denverdraft; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Primeserv Denverdraft seeks a Logistics Controller to plan, execute and manage commercial vehicle deliveries and drivers in line with performance standards. You will coordinate with leadership, manage cross-border activities and optimize costs while maintaining accurate data and reporting.

Ideal candidate has extensive logistics/project management experience, strong Excel/Word skills, and the ability to communicate clearly in English.

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 is required with extensive logistics/project management experience.
• BCom in Logistics Management is advantageous.
• Strong leadership and management abilities.
• Excellent data analysis and organizational skills.
• Excellent English communication; Zulu/isiXhosa skills advantageous.
• Proficiency with Excel and Word; cross-border procedures knowledge.
• Ability to document quality processes and present to stakeholders.
• Strong problem solving and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and manage vehicle deliveries and drivers per standards.
• Optimize driver availability for maximum efficiency.
• Manage operational processes and documentation.
• Maintain Vehicle Delivery Tracking System records.
• Perform cross border planning and cost control.
• Coordinate with Account Executive and Fleet Controller for queries.
• Analyze data such as fuel consumption and logistics metrics.
• Conduct toolbox talks and ensure tracking device checks.
• Communicate effectively with Operations staff and management.

Skills

Logistics management

Project management

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written English

Presentation skills

Communication at all levels

Leadership abilities

Attention to detail

Logical thinking

Working under pressure

Willing to travel/out of town

Quality process documentation

Cross border procedures

Mechanical appreciation

Education

Matric/Grade 12

BCom degree in Logistics Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Logistics Controller required for a division of our dynamic Logistics Client to plan, execute and manage commercial vehicle deliveries and drivers in line with operational principles and performance standards. Candidates must present with extensive experience in logistics and project management, as well as have experience with cross border planning, asset and people management.

Key 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 System’s 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.
• Daily tool box talks with the drivers.
• Checking of all tracking devices for functionality prior to the driver’s dispatching.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Matric/Grade 12.
• Extensive experience in logistics and/or project management.
• BCom degree in Logistics Management advantageous.
• Management and leadership abilities.
• Organized 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.
• Attention to detail.
• Logical.

Core Competencies:

• Insight and perceptive
• Passionate, high-energy levels
• Problem solving
• Assertive, decisive
• Committed
• Excellence orientated
• Self-starter
• Taking initiative

Kindly Note: Must have own reliable transport

Please note:

Should you not meet the minimum requirements or hear from us within 14 days from date of advertising, please accept your application as being unsuccessful.