Logistics AM Job at Bidvest Prestige

ROLE PURPOSE

• To manage and coordinate daily transport operations, including route planning, scheduling, fleet utilization and driver management, while maintaining efficient operations and delivering reliable service to clients

MAIN OUTPUTS

• Plan, optimise and oversee daily transport routes to support maximum efficiency and punctuality
• Manage and coordinate transport schedules to ensure smooth daily operations
• Manage, motivate and coordinate a team of drivers and operational staff
• Use Microsoft Excel to track schedules, analyse route performance, manage operational data and prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports.
• Coordinate vehicle maintenance and monitor compliance with applicable safety requirements
• Regularly Monitor fleet utilisation and vehicle availability
• Resolve operational challenges promptly to minimise service disruptions
• Monitor transport operations and identify opportunities to improve efficiency
• Implement cost-saving measures without compromising service quality
• Maintain accurate operational records and transport data
• Monitor service delivery and address operational issues that may impact on customer satisfaction.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
The Applicant must meet the following requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Transport Management, Logistics or Operations Management.
• Matric (Senior Certificate)
• Valid Driver’s License
• 1-3 years’ experience in route planning, scheduling and operational coordination.
• Transport scheduling and coordination. Vehicle maintenance and safety compliance monitoring.
• MS Word, MS Excel & MS Outlook

FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES

• Fleet utilisation monitoring
• Attentive To Detail
• Transport cost and operational efficiency management
• Good written communication
• Customer/Client Focused
• Ability To Dealing With Ambiguity
• Interactive Reasoning
• Planning & Scheduling
• Teamwork
• Relationship Building
• Good Listening Skills
• Excellent Oral Communication