Job Summary
Operations Controller / Admin required for a reputable logistics company based in East London , Eastern Cape
Requirements :
- Extensive experience in logistics and/or project management
- Degree / Diploma in logistics or relevant tertiary education would be a definite advantage
- Management and leadership abilities
- Organised 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
- Ability to work under pressure
- Willing to work outside normal office hours and work out of town for short periods
- Valid code 8 driver’s license
Duties :
- Assist in the planning, execution and management of commercial vehicle deliveries and drivers in line with operational principles and performance standards.
- Assist with the driver availability to ensure maximum efficiencies.
- Assist in 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
- 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
- Planning and management of local vehicle deliveries (especially ensuring on-time deliveries to the IDZ Storage Yard, Local Dealers and CV Yard), as per clients’ requirements.
- Ensure sufficient drivers are always available to fulfil the client’s needs
- Communicate any delays regarding drivers and or issues with vessel delays to the client and management immediately
- Ensure security for the port is communicated timeously both by phone and e-mail to the respective client.
- Ensure all local and casual drivers always have the correct PPE
- Ensure the correct sequence is followed on VTS with the Sprinters from arriving at CV Yard to Data Dot and finally storage
- Managing the Petty Cash / Cash office functions
- Assist with all E-wallet functions
- Daily issuing and reconciliation of Budgets
- Compile overtime reports
- Compile weekly wages and monthly payroll reports
- Preparation & packing of budgets for drivers
- Assist with daily debriefing
- Ordering of stationery as per office requirements EL & PE
- Establish and maintain good working relationships
- Data Capturing & General filing
- Adhere to company Policies and Procedures
- Assist company to achieve Environmental, Safety and Quality objectives
Should you wish to apply please email your CV through to Kerry O’Hagan at Kerry@profilepersonnel.co.za
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.