Outbound Controller

Edge Executive Search Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking an Outbound Controller in Durban, South Africa. This role involves overseeing outbound vehicle logistics, coordinating movements from stockyard to dealers, and ensuring timely, issue-free deliveries. Candidates should have strong logistics experience, problem-solving skills, and system literacy in platforms like Autocart and ENatis. The ideal candidate must demonstrate effective communication and coordination abilities to maintain high performance in delivery operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, supply chain, or outbound operations.
• Strong coordination and communication skills.
• Knowledge of vehicle handling and transport systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage vehicle dispatch from stockyard to dealers.
• Monitor transport turnaround times and resolve delays.
• Handle dealer communication and escalations.

Skills

Logistics experience

Coordination skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of vehicle handling

Problem-solving mindset

System literacy (Autocart, ENatis)

Tools

Autocart

ENatis

Job description

Outbound Controller
Location: South Africa
Type: Permanent | Operations & Logistics

Keep the wheels turning. Deliver with precision.
This is a critical role for a detail-driven logistics professional who thrives on ensuring that every vehicle leaves the stockyard efficiently, safely, and on time. If you know how to manage vehicle movements, track transport, and solve operational snags before they become problems — this one’s for you.

About the Role
You’ll oversee outbound logistics, managing the movement of vehicles from stockyard to dealer with an eye on delivery performance, turnaround times, and condition. You’ll liaise across transporters, conversion centres, and dealers to make sure every delivery meets expectation.

What You’ll Do

• Manage vehicle dispatch from stockyard to dealers

• Monitor transport turnaround times and resolve delays

• Track fitments and special conversions pre-delivery

• Oversee vehicle storage, cleaning, and secondary movements

• Handle dealer communication and escalations

• Coordinate non-runner transport and technical repairs

• Maintain delivery, damage, and performance reports

• Use systems like Autocart and ENatis to manage dispatch records

• Ensure financial releases are confirmed before delivery

What You Bring

• Experience in logistics, supply chain, or outbound operations

• Strong coordination and communication skills

• Knowledge of vehicle handling, transport systems, and dealer networks

• Problem-solving mindset with a detail-oriented approach

• System literacy (Autocart, ENatis, and supplier platforms)

What Success Looks Like

• On-time, issue-free deliveries across the dealer network

• Real-time visibility and control over vehicle dispatches

• Clean, preserved stock in transit and at handover

• Effective stakeholder communication and reporting