Job Description

Purpose of role:

The Transportation Account Manager is responsible for overseeing transportation policies,

standards and compliance with National Road Freight regulations. This is done in accordance to

Delivery business and customers' needs. He/She is also responsible for managing transport

business resources, including manpower, resources and outside business partners.He/She is

required to be capable and persuasive, in order to manage resources and obtain investment

from partners. He/She is also expected to lead a department and make business decisions.





? Anticipate emerging transport operations parameters to determine future resource

requirements.

? Build a culture of business process improvements that extend beyond project life cycle.

? Communicate the importance of achieving cargo handling timeframe outcomes with

efficient use of resources.

? Communicate the importance of achieving transportation operation timeframe outcomes

with efficient use of resources.

? Communicate key messages resulting from transport operation's data analysis to key

stakeholders.

? Develop the strategic positioning of transportation operation processes within

warehousing or store supply chain operations.

? Drive the successful completion of technology projects.

? Engage senior management for buy-in to implement a solution identified.

? Formulate Transport KPI's across both B2C & B2B circuits

? Identify strategic priorities of each specific transport link in development of plans.

? Influence stakeholders' perspectives of requirements and activities.

? Manage overall transportation operations, including the transport of dangerous goods

and chemicals.



? Motivate colleagues at organisational level to develop innovative solutions for driving

change.

? Review areas in logistics operations where technology can enhance processes.

? Review better ways to approach problems through synthesising and reorganising the

problem information.

? Review cargo consolidation plans to identify savings in space, cost and efficiency.

? Review effectiveness of risk management plan and resources for transport execution.

? Review incident or crisis management plans to mitigate gaps.

Experience Required for Success in This Role :

? Strong foundation in high volume operational setup; preferably in consumer businesses

(eCommerce, FMCG, Logistics)

? Should have handled geographically dispersed teams

? Excellent management, communication and reporting skills

? Problem Solving and Handling stressful and complicated situations

? Leadership and Team Management skills

? Responsible for creating and executing a world-class delivery experience.

? Be the champion for customer focus for our teams across the organization

Requirements

? Grade 12 or NQF 4 equivalent.

? Proven logistics experience.

? Proficiency in inventory management system.

? Strong understanding of warehouse operations, receiving ,inventory management and

Despatching

? Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

? Ability to manage internal and outsource teams.

? Ability to liaise with planners, finance, internal team and suppliers.

? Self-confident, hardworking and leads by example.

? Strong leadership and decision-making skills.

? Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.

? Customer-focused approach and ability to drive a high-performance team.

? A team player.

? Excellent customer service.



? Passion to serve.

? Friendly, helpful, confident and engaging personality.

? Curious and assumes initiative.

? Proficiency in English.

? Ability to multitask.