Job Description

Description

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The main responsibility of this position is to ensure that efficient and effective planning is implemented throughout the Department in order to drive customer service excellence in a cost-effective manner.

Responsibilities

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Logistic monthly, weekly, daily planning

Managing the company fleet and outside contractors. Developing daily distribution schedules to ensure effective customer service and utilisation of transport resources. Optimise the scheduling of the fleet leading to improved vehicle and route utilisation. Continuous execution, monitoring and exercising of corrective controls through dynamic re-planning and exceptions management. Monitoring transportation capacity and ensure short- and long-term constraints/limitations are flagged and addressed. Transport allocation to internal and external transporters to ensure effective usage of resources, customer service and cost containment as per company procedure and service level agreements. Ensuring customer expectations is communicated to Operational Department. Review loading schedule provided from Operations and recommend changes to drive customer service. Take responsibility for sufficient utilization of the company's vehicle fleet to ensure profitability.

Training

Ensure Logistic Procedure is up to date and relevant Ensure all staff is trained and understands the Logistic procedure as well as all procedures relevant to the department.

Seed Management

Manage/Supervise the handling of Seed transportation to ensure its effective and efficient into Silo's and out of Silo's to SOILL.

Key account management

Manage "special" logistical/planning functions for Key account customers, handled out of normal sales/operations procedure

Client/ Customer Services

Ensure customers receive the correct stock ordered, at the agreed time. Customer strike rate is reported daily/weekly/monthly

Export management

Responsible to receive Forwarding quotations for Warehouse & Logistic Manager approval. Handle all communication interactions between SOILL and Forwarding company. Ensure all necessary documentation is provided to Sales, Customer, Finance and Operations.

Import management

Handle full communication between forwarding company and all relevant departments. Ensure slot bookings are in place for collection and delivery of import products. Ensure all necessary documentation is provided to Sales, Customer, Finance and Operations.

Truck allocation

Communicate planning to operational department daily. If necessary, make decision(s) on using 3rd party transporters to achieve service delivery. Facilitate all 3rd party transport communication.

Communication

Supervise and ensure all slot bookings are made for deliveries according to agreed internal parameters and customer expectations. Facilitate communication between planning, administration, operations and sales. Implement any customer feedback requests into SOILL.

Vehicle tracking

Actively supervise daily delivery schedules and progress, implement rectification actions to drive operational efficiency and customer service levels. Report on any deviations on a weekly basis to Warehouse & Logistic Manager, along with rectification actions to improve on delivery routes.

Cost management(s)

Responsible to drive operational/logistic excellence within set parameters, providing daily/weekly/monthly reporting along with continuous improvement.

Maintenance of trucks

Ensure all trucks are roadworthy and in good condition for deliveries according to agreed internal parameters and customer expectations escalate.

Drivers

Supervision of all long distant drivers. Ensuring all drivers are trained, and equipped to execute their daily tasks. Manage all driver communication.

Health and Safety

Participate in safety forums created by Soill for example safety meetings and safety talks Follow-up on any activities assigned through safety meetings / committees / representatives / management Report all safety incidents to the relevant people Attend safety education and refresher programmes Comply with safety policies and procedures at Soill Distribute safety information as and when required Wear protective clothing (where applicable) at all times

Requirements

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Qualification and Experience

Grade 12 Diploma in logistics/ supply chain/ commercial 2 years management and/or supervising experience in similar role Logistics/sales planner experience (essential) Excellent computer skills especially Excel and SAP

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

Attentive and deadline driven + Excellent Time Management Ability to handle pressure and stress Problem solver Strong analytical abilities Excellent organizational skills + Excellent customer service orientation + Excellent communication skills
Accountable Team player

SOILL VALUES

Ownership

Accountability and Responsibility

Respect

We treat other's how we want to be treated

Strengths-Focused

Together we achieve more

Excellence

Creating a high performance culture

Transparency

Open and Effective communication

Integrity

We walk our talk
We believe that diversity drives innovation, and we encourage all suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply, but South African citizens will have a distinct advantage.

Thank you for considering this opportunity. We look forward to welcoming a new member to our team and working together to achieve our goals.