Triton Express : Receiving and Despatch Controller

Plennegy (Pty) Ltd.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Cape Town is seeking a Receiving and Dispatch Controller to manage inventory and oversee logistics operations. The ideal candidate should have experience in logistics, strong communication skills, and attention to detail. Responsibilities include data capturing, supervising loading procedures, and monitoring delivery processes to ensure efficiency and quality control in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics and dispatch operations.
• Ability to supervise multiple processes efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Capture waybills and POD data.
• Prepare client quotations and collect parcels.
• Supervise pre-delivery loading procedures.
• Monitor delivery and collection procedures.
• Verify and supervise inbound freight services.
• Supervise outbound/dispatch services.
• Oversee vehicle debriefing/off-loading procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Logistics experience

Job description

Established in 1987, Triton Express has evolved from a modest business in Durban into a sophisticated operation with a comprehensive footprint throughout Southern Africa. As a proud member of the Plennegy Group, Triton Express is dedicated to providing reliable and efficient road freight logistics solutions tailored to the diverse needs of our customers. At Triton Express, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, integrity, and innovation. Our skilled staff are dedicated to delivering a superior delivery experience, ensuring that each customer receives an efficient, dependable, and cost-effective service at all times. Join us and be part of a team that values performance, integrity, and leadership.

The position of Receiving and Dispatch Controller has become available at Triton Express in Cape Town. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining inventory counts and quality control procedures for incoming and outgoing products.

Responsibilities include:

1. Process Data Capturing: Capturing waybills and POD data; issuing agent waybill numbers, printing manifests, and obtaining signatures.
2. CODs, Preparing Quotes, and Collection: Entering client waybill and delivery requirement details as dictated by Freightware; providing client quotations; contacting clients for parcel collections, verifying waybill numbers via system, collecting/delivering, cash payments, and releasing goods.
3. Supervising Pre-delivery Loading Procedures: Collecting and sorting waybills according to route requirements; checking cargo for damages, shortages, and verifying waybills against cargo stickers; creating scanning numbers; scanning parcels into trucks; supervising cargo loading and handling safety compliances; liaising with clients as required.
4. Monitoring Delivery and Collection Procedures: Conducting bay checks, investigating no deliveries, completing daily bay schedules; monitoring collections and providing instructions; responding to queries; liaising with clients; monitoring vehicle activity via satellite tracking.
5. Supervising Inbound Freight Received Services: Verifying inbound freight; supervising sortation; capturing waybills; ensuring schedules are debriefed; verifying airfreight lodging; scanning inbound freight; handing cargo to Senior Supervisor.
6. Supervising Outbound/Dispatch Services: Processing freight upliftment; scanning parcels; printing trip sheets; supervising loading; obtaining driver acceptance signatures; ensuring collection follow-ups; verifying PODs.
7. Supervising Vehicle Debriefing/Off-loading Procedures: Directing parcel sorting; verifying waybills; scanning parcels; recording cheques; verifying documentation.

This role requires a detail-oriented individual with experience in logistics and dispatch operations, excellent communication skills, and the ability to supervise multiple processes efficiently.