Job Function

• The Logistics and Distribution Manager is responsible for the effective coordination and planning of the transport schedule with Transport Contractors according to the daily production- and order schedule.
• The optimisation of loads, routes and personnel are essential to the success of this position whilst keeping up with the production and order demands.

Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate and candidates with a relevant tertiary qualification in Logistics – or Supply Chain Management will enjoy preference.
• Minimum of 5 years Logistic Management experience within the FMCG environment.
• MS Office Package with a strong focus on Excel
• Code 8 Driver’s License
• Clear Criminal Record
• Good administration skills

Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily planning and scheduling of VKB Milling transport needs with external Transport Contractors according to orders as well as plant and product availability.
• Scheduling drivers and fleet in advance to optimise loads, routes and personnel productivity.
• Working with the production department to ensure orders get out in time
• Improve on the efficiency of the fleet by optimal load scheduling and communication with Transport Contractors.
• Drive down cost by ensuring proper negotiation of transport costs and by keeping record of fleet efficiency, fuel consumption per vehicle.
• Communicate with external contractors to ensure the timeous delivery of feed.
• Ongoing communication with departments within the business, personnel, marketers, clients, drivers and contractors to give feedback with regards to deliveries.

Skills

• Negotiation
• Persuasive communication
• Strong customer focus
• Ability to work under pressure
• People management
• Planning and scheduling
• Strong analytical ability
• Conflict management skills
• Problem solving skills.
• Computer skills.
• Planning
• Good administration skills