Job Description

Durban Area - KwaZulu Natal: An opportunity has arisen for a high calibre Contract Manager to Manage financial and administration requirements as well as tyre tracking and costs within a Warehouse environment.
Please review the minimum requirements, duties and responsibilities below for further information about the positionMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Degree or Diploma in Road Transport/Logistics/Warehousing/ Degree in Management with financial electives
• 5-7 years experience in a Logistics and Supply Chain management environment and Warehousing Distribution
• 5 Years PLUS for the most complex task (strategic planning focuses on the next year's activities
• Knowledge of Logistics and Supply Chain Management and Warehousing Management
• Experience in ad-hoc / open market logistics/Warehousing
• Knowledge of fuel management
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance management
• General knowledge of the operations and configurations of mechanical vehicles
• Knowledge of general expense management / budgeting
• Management and communication skills
• Sound knowledge of policies and procedures in supply chain and logistics management
• Human resources management skills
• Knowledge of Company Disciplinary and Grievance procedures
• Knowledge of recruitment and disciplinary procedures
• Relevant written and verbal contracts / service level agreements
• National Bargaining Council Agreements (Road Freight)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:Effective management of operational processes and contracts/service

• Develop and maintain procedures which relate to day to day operational requirements.
• Working on the Warehouse Management System
• Inventory Management
• Ensure proper routing of deliveries and scheduling of vehicles to achieve delivery targets as per customer requirements.
• Vehicle downtime is monitored, controlled and kept to a minimum
• Vehicle, driver and cargo security
• Optimal usage of fuel
• No unnecessary route deviation
• Ensure adherence to procedures pertaining to
• Loading and offloading procedures (as per client requirements)
• Safety and security standards
• Optimal allocations of vehicles and staff
• Timeous vehicle inspection
• Identify, implement and maintain site/ depot specific requirements as per legislation, policy and customer requirements
• Tyre management system

Effective customer relationship management

• Undertake effective client relationship management
• Including client entertainment when necessary
• Audit the quality of service provided through personal interaction with the customer on an ongoing basis and timeous corrective action is taken when required
• Monitoring and measuring

Management of financial and administration requirements

• Monitor and Manage costs
• Undertake accurate and timeous forecasting
• Screen all suppliers by comparing costs, quality products and BEE
• Authorize and submit cash book payments so that the costs are correctly allocated
• Report weekly on projects contract revenue, kilometers and profits
• Monitor and reconcile
• Daily kilometers travelled
• Monitoring fuel
• Report on performance of the contact on a monthly basis
• Manage and control all assets that are acquired and disposed of according to the relevant procedure and ensure accurate recording

Management of safety, health, environment and quality

• Manage housekeeping, safety and quality by ensuring that all housekeeping audits are conducted regularly and that corrective action is taken if required. This includes
• Condition of the vehicle
• Appearance of drivers
• Appearance of offices
• Manage accidence and insurance
• Ensure accident report keeping system is maintained
• Safety and security orientation
• Implement and manage an effective SHEQ system addressing all safety risks

Effective management of human resources

• Effective Performance management
• Develop performance standards
• Measure performance accordingly for each position
• Conduct Performance Reviews and evaluate performance on a regular basis
• Coach and provide feedback on possible areas that can be developed or rectified
• Correct performance when required and discuss problem areas and discuss possible actions that can be undertaken
• Ensure effective record keeping by maintaining personal files for all subordinates
• Develop a Workplace Skills Plan by assessing the development and training required by subordinates
• Undertake purposeful recruitment as per operational requirements in line with Recruitment Procedures
• Ensure that planned progress is made in terms of the Employment Equity Plan
• Monitor employees remuneration and benefits and compare the monthly staff costs with budgeted allocations
• Grievance
• Human resources report monthly

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.For more information please contact:Farm Manager SA - www.farmmanagersa.co.za

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