4 Logistics jobs in Johannesburg on Job Mail

Primary Purpose

Day-to-day business application support and management for production systems – handling system issues, answering user queries and the testing of application changes or enhancements to ensure maximum system performance. Implements TMS solutions for new and existing customers and supports continuous improvement initiatives. Mapping of processes and matching to applications to identify gaps and implementation approach.

General Accountabilities

• Assists with the Configuration and deployment of TMS product management applications in-line with industry methodologies and standards.
• Build strong working relationships with Local and Cluster Business Unit teams.
• Support the IT Program Leads in delivering quality product for use in the operational business.
• Contribution to improving the country business unit P&L through effective usage of IT services and solutions.
• Responsible for contributing to the delivery of IT projects from definition phases through to successful delivery.
• Communicate with the project manager to ensure the maintenance of the project plan and time scales to ensure delivery.
• Escalation of any project of implementation related issues.
• Support product management activity for new business initiatives.
• Establish productive business relationships with all customers and suppliers as appropriate.

Implementation of SDN’s and configuration changes in line with agreed processes and standards
• Risk Management
• Change Management
• Planning
• Test & Training Management
• Implementation Management
• Resource Management
Support the cooperative functioning of the product management team.

• Management and development of developments and workload – ensuring the requirements of the deliverables are met and understood.
• Communication – contribute to the effective communication structure in place i.e. weekly / monthly team meetings
• Coach / Mentor fellow team members within the Product Management Delivery IT team.

Local Accountabilities

• Deployment of effective solutions following defined methodologies and standards.
• Delivery of projects to agreed time, cost and quality requirements.
• Reduction in cost through the efficient use of IT.
• Achievement of Customer Satisfaction targets.
• Achievement of business strategy goals/measures.
• Delivery of projects and modifications to agreed time, budget, scope and quality.
• Achievement of business strategy goals/measures.
• Deployment and continual assessment of developments and modifications in line with methodologies and standards.
• Ensure work is shared amongst the team.
• Skills Matrix established – gaps identified action plans in place.
• Active communication plan in place.

Key Relationships
(Determined locally - examples) Focus

Team members

Direction of work

Team Leader

Service performance

Customer Representatives

Customer/vendor visits

General Competencies

• Team Leadership - Communicates openly, motivates and inspires, creates a positive work environment, manages team performance, sets a good example for the team
• Managing Relationships - Develops effective relationships, treats others with respect, demonstrates sensitivity to diversity, harnesses difference, fosters positive workplace relationships
• Team Development - Provides constructive feedback, objectively assesses team members, grows team member skills, helps people in achieving their highest potential, is open to feedback from others
• Customer Focus - Focuses on the needs of customers, drives the team to meet service levels, collaborates internally to provide customer service
• Problem Solving - Identifies issues, problems & opportunities, analyses cause & effect, practically solves problems, implements corrective action, uses the teams skills to solve problems
• Support Change - Generates enthusiasm and has a positive attitude to change, overcomes barriers to change, seeks opportunities to improve processes, plans & carries through change

Qualifications

• Degree in Logistics or Industrial Engineering
• BlueJay Tm300i, OTM, Plato or Other TMS
• SQL

Skills and Experience

• Supply Chain Transport Management Systems
• Able to perform under pressure in a fast changing environment
• Strong analytical skills
• Initiative / Self-Starter
• Positive & enthusiastic Team Player
• Ability to multitask
• A strong and independent learner with an appetite for learning the business
• TMS Configuration
• Trouble shooting of system and reported issues
• Plan and document test procedures and scripts
• Test SDN'sTest Configuration changes
• Assistance during UAT
• Training of superusers
• Process analysis and design
• Technical Design Documentation
• Root Cause Analysis
• Minimum 2 years experience within IT
• Minimum 1 years TMS experience

• Assists with the Configuration and deployment of WMS product management applications in-line with industry methodologies and standards.
• Develop/improve BI/ operational reports to assist operations and customers
• Support the IT Program Leads in delivering quality product for use in the operational business.
• Contribution to improving the country business unit P&L through effective usage of IT services and solutions.
• Responsible for contributing to the delivery of IT projects from definition phases through to successful delivery.
• Communicate with the project manager to ensure the maintenance of the project plan and time scales to ensure delivery.
• Escalation of any project or implementation related issues.
• Support product management activity for new business initiatives.
• Establish productive business relationships with all customers and suppliers as appropriate.
• Implementation of SDN’s and configuration changes in line with agreed processes and standards
  • Risk Management
  • Change Management
  • Planning
  • Test & Training Management
  • Implementation Management
  • Resource Management
• Support the cooperative functioning of the product management team.
• Management and development of developments and workload – ensuring the requirements of the deliverables are met and understood.
• Communication – contribute to the effective communication structure in place i.e. weekly / monthly team meetings.
• Coach / Mentor fellow team members within the IT team.

The overall purpose of the job is to assess and mitigate risk by carrying out a comprehensive and quality credit risk function by analyzing the client’s business, financial statements, and management accounts in order to provide a recommendation on new accounts and existing accounts annually.

· Record new account information in the new accounts register within 3 hours of receipt of documents;

· Update new accounts register daily with the progress of the account;

· Have a discussion with a Commercial person to understand the requirements of the client;

· Review all the documents received – Business Application, STCs, company documents, and motivation;

· If STCs are amended, ensure legal has reviewed and given the go-ahead;

· Obtain the necessary credit bureau reports, trade references, and general research on the internet for the client;

· If Audited Financial Statements are received, prepare the necessary ratios on the Credit Report Assessment document;

· Visiting of clients as financials may need to be reviewed at the client premises;

· Process should be completed within 1 to 2 days, and then review with the GCM;

· If the risk is high, AFS and or guarantee is requested once discussed with the GCM;

· Ensure the monthly re-vett schedule is completed, and the necessary accounts are reviewed

For Existing Clients:

· The same process as new accounts is followed, but adding in the payment history over the last 6 months to a year depending on the payment terms;

· Meet with the individual division's GM’s/ Commercial teams weekly to understand what is coming on board and sort out any underlying issues;

· Once the account has been approved, create the client accounts on BOS, SAP, or CW inputting all client's correct information;

· Once opened on the system, all documents need to be uploaded to the Risk Share folder;

· Prepare internal and external letters notifying everyone of the account being opened;

· To ensure filing is up to date with all client’s applications and documents;

· Ensure POPI is followed;

· Carry out the duties of colleagues as requested by Management whilst the colleagues are on leave or during peak periods;

· Ensure that you know and adhere to all Company policies and procedures.

The successful candidate will need to be qualified with a degree.

BCom or BTech as well as Credit management 4 or 5