Senior Account Solution Architect

Joblink Placement; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Hub and Linehaul Manager to lead their operations in Benoni. This pivotal role involves strategic planning and oversight of logistics, ensuring operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness across the business unit. The ideal candidate will bring over 15 years of experience in the transport sector, with a strong background in managing logistics, customer service, and compliance with statutory requirements. Join a dynamic team dedicated to optimizing transportation processes and fostering positive relationships with partners and vendors. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing organization.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in transport industry, with 5+ years in senior operations management.
• Experience in urgent, express, and cross-border road freight.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations budgets and analyze logistics for cost-effectiveness.
• Direct inbound and outbound logistics operations, ensuring efficiency.
• Establish and implement short- and long-range operational goals.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Operational Management

Cost Analysis

Customer Service

Communication

Training

Education

Grade 12

Logistics and Supply Chain Management qualification

Job description

Our client is searching for a Hub and Linehaul Manager to join their team in Benoni.

Basic Function

The responsibility of the Hub and Linehaul Manager is to provide strategic planning, leadership, and coordination of the Business Unit Functions across operational, HR / IR, and financial disciplines. This includes the monitoring and analyzing of the operations efficiencies and cost effectiveness, as well as the actual day-to-day performance of the various operational activities.

Responsibilities

1. Customer and Supplier Service
2. Management of statutory requirements and relationships with state, semi-state
3. Open and frequent channels of communication
4. HR / IR

Management of Staff Reporting

1. Managing operational processes
2. Admin

Overall administration functions of this division such as daily KPI reports, submission of overtime schedules, and discrepancy reports.

1. Manage overall expenses, ensuring cost saving
2. Training
3. Operational Requirements

Managed and Direct the Company's Operation Functions

1. Managing the operations budgets
2. Analyze all aspects of logistics to determine the most cost-effective and efficient means of transporting products and supplies
3. Direct inbound and outbound logistics operations, such as transportation or warehouse activities
4. Analyze the financial impact of proposed logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes and mixes, and 3rd party carriers
5. Participate in the development of new project proposals
6. Establish and implement short- and long-range goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures
7. Promote positive relations with partners, vendors, and distributors

Qualification

1. Grade 12
2. Logistics and Supply Chain Management or Transport Management related qualification will be advantageous

Experience

1. Minimum of 15 years’ experience in the transport industry, with at least 5 years in a senior operations management position
2. Experience in Urgent, Express, and Cross Border Road freight
3. Essential to have vast hands-on experience in the loading and off-loading of break bulk goods on vehicles ranging from 1 Ton to interlinks
4. Materials Handling experience i.e. forklift, tie down, and Hazchem operations
5. Knowledge of basic environment health and safety requirements
6. EHS corporate objectives awareness
7. Awareness of Environment Health & Safety incident reporting