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 KPIs 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 organizationRequirements? 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.

Leroy Merlin