Job Description

Job Title: Transport Coordinator
Location: Bellville, Cpt
Employment Type: Full-timeAbout Us:
Our client is a leading logistics solutions provider based in Bellville. They specialize in providing innovative, efficient, and cost-effective transportation services for a diverse range of clients.Position Overview:
The Transport Coordinator will oversee all aspects of transportation logistics, working with internal teams and external partners to ensure that deliveries are completed on time and in line with company standards. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, excellent communication, and an ability to manage and optimize transport processes. They will be instrumental in ensuring that all transport activities align with operational goals and meet client expectations.Key Responsibilities:

• Arrange Trucks/Transport for Containers:

• Plan and arrange loads for the next day to ensure all necessary transport is secured.
• Plan and arrange same-day loads when necessary.
• Arrange transport for imports, ensuring timely delivery.
• Allocate transporter on NAV (Network Allocation Vehicle) and forward the Container Transport Order (CTO) and instructions to transporters.
• Arrange templates for transporters to ensure smooth operational flow.
• Forward relevant information to the clearing agent for cross-border loads.
• Send and discuss rolling plan with different transporters.
• Follow up and communicate any changes to relevant parties and ensure timely updates.
• Operational Coordination and Communication:

• Ensure that the system is updated with the current day's loads and provide progress reports at 09:00, 12:00, and 16:30 daily.
• Sort out any problems for the current day's loads and keep the Logistics (Logs) team informed.
• Resolve issues for the next day's transport and ensure smooth scheduling.
• Review and reconcile the rolling plan, ensuring no missed loads.
• Ensure that any deviations are captured in the system and reported within 24 hours.
• Handling Queries and Re-arranging Transport:

• Handle and resolve queries from internal teams and external parties.
• Re-arrange transport/trucks as required, ensuring that all shipments are efficiently handled.
• Arrange plug-ins if the port experiences windbound delays or for pre-loading, ensuring system updates are made accordingly.
• Arrange cross-hauls for containers that are plugged in, ensuring no short shipments occur.
• Reporting and Monitoring:

• Update current day loads and ensure timely communication with relevant teams.
• Regularly update and maintain reports on logistics status, ensuring no missed or delayed shipments.
• Provide regular reports to management and other relevant stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.

Key Deliverables (Tasks):

• Ensure all loads for the next day are arranged and communicated to relevant parties.
• Ensure containers are loaded onto the vessel as scheduled.
• Timely allocation of transporters and provision of instructions to transporters.
• Timely arrangement of transport for imports, including relevant documentation forwarded to the clearing agent.
• Accurate and consistent rolling plan updates shared with transporters.
• Resolution of any transport-related issues for the current day, with regular updates to the Logs team.
• Efficient problem-solving for next-day loads to avoid any delays or issues.
• Maintain no missed loads, ensuring timely coordination and clear communication.
• Ensure all deviations are captured in the system within 24 hours.
• Timely re-arrangement of transport/trucks to accommodate any last-minute changes or issues.
• Ensure no short shipments occur by closely monitoring transport and shipment progress.

Measurement (Reports):

• Daily Progress Reports: Updates on loads and shipments sent out at 09:00, 12:00, and 16:30 daily.
• Rolling Plan Reconciliation: Monitor and ensure no missed loads.
• Deviation Reporting: Ensure all deviations from the standard process are captured in the system within 24 hours.
• Query Resolution: Timely and efficient handling of transport-related queries.
• Efficiency Reports: Monitoring transport issues to avoid delays, ensuring the accurate scheduling and re-arranging of transport.

Key Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:Knowledge:

• In-depth understanding of effective and efficient logistics solutions and transport operations.
• Solid knowledge of the fruit industry and shipping line activities, ensuring that logistics processes meet specific industry standards.
• A clear understanding of organizational structure, systems, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to design, develop, and implement operational measures, processes, and procedures.
• Awareness of market competition and trends in the transportation and logistics sectors.

Skills / Abilities / Attributes:

• Communication Skills: Able to communicate clearly and convincingly in both verbal and written formats, appropriate for the audience. Active listening skills and professionalism are essential.
• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity in dealing with others. Effectively responds to the needs and feelings of different people in various situations.
• Planning and Organizing: Exceptional at prioritizing and organizing transport tasks. Can anticipate consequences and plan accordingly to ensure deadlines are met.
• Problem Solving: Able to identify problems, analyze relevant data, and make logical decisions to solve transport-related issues effectively.
• Cooperation: Willing to collaborate with other departments and external stakeholders to ensure smooth transport operations. Proactively contributes to the team's success.
• Initiative: Demonstrates a "can-do" attitude by taking ownership of tasks, anticipating challenges, and proactively addressing them.
• Work Ethic: Dependable, committed, and accountable for responsibilities. Consistently meets deadlines and adheres to ethical and cost-effective work practices.
• Productivity & Efficiency: Strong time management skills and a focus on delivering high-quality work within tight timeframes.
• Attention to Detail / Quality: Ensures work is accurate and consistently meets high-quality standards. Balances quality with workload demands.
• Leadership: Sets clear direction, motivates teams, and ensures that objectives are met through effective leadership and management.
• Controlling: Monitors progress, ensures deliverables are met, and adjusts tasks to keep operations on track. Able to take corrective action when necessary.
• Managing Performance & Development: Provides training, mentorship, and performance feedback to ensure ongoing development of team members. Addresses performance concerns promptly and effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A relevant qualification in logistics, supply chain management, or transport management is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with transport-related legislation and best practices within the logistics industry.

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