Logistics Controller

Our client is looking for a logistics controller to join their team in Port Elizabeth

Roles and Responsibilities

JOB TITLE:

Logistics Controller

COMPANY:

Trucklogix PE (Gqeberha)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Planning, execution and management of commercial vehicle deliveries and drivers in

line with operational principles and performance standards

Managing the driver availability to ensure maximum efficiencies

Managing the applicable operational processes and disciplines

Managing the Vehicle Delivery Tracking System’s clerical and administration functions

Cross Border Planning

Understand, manage and control the operational cost elements to maximize

efficiencies and profitability in line with the performance expectations

Liaising with (Account Executive, National Manpower & Fleet Controller) to ensure that

all queries are effectively and efficiently resolved

Identify logistical challenges and implement solutions

Conduct data analysis – fuel consumption

Ad hoc tasks and research projects

Provide feedback to management regarding all operational matters

Maintaining effective communication with all Operations staff in order to ensure that all

are “in the loop” regarding operational matters

Utilizing Vehicle Tracking System (VTS) in such a manner that all work is performed

and presented in an accurate and uniform manner

Establish and maintain good working relationships

Data Capturing

Daily tool box talks with the drivers

Checking of all tracking devices for functionality prior to the driver’s dispatching

QUALIFICATION & REQUIRED:

SKILLS

Matric/Grade 12

Extensive experience in logistics and/or project management

BCom degree in Logistics Management advantageous

Management and leadership abilities

Organized and comfortable with data analysis

Very good geographical knowledge of RSA

Fully conversant in Microsoft Excel and Word

Fully conversant in cross border procedures

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to develop and document quality processes

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Ability to fluently communicate in Zulu and/or isiXhosa would be advantageous

Ability to create and conduct verbal, visual and written presentations

Ability to communicate at all levels

Mechanical appreciation

Ability to work under pressure

Willing to work outside normal office hours and work out of town for short periods

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Attention to detail

Logical...