Senior Manager, Operations, Road Logistics – Kempton Park needed at DSV

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years people management experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the following areas:
• Operations management, particular logistics & warehousing & Projects
• IR related issues.
• Customer relationship management.
• Transport management.
• Courier operations.
• 3 years budgeting and financial controls experience.
• Own vehicle with a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel
• Flexible to travel within South Africa as required
• Comprehensive knowledge of the LRA and BCEA and hands-on experience in Industrial Relations (disciplinary enquiries)
• Self-motivated and assertive
• Good communication skills
• Ability to manage and develop team skills and leadership
• Ability to implement new projects with the project teams (crucial)

Qualifications:

• Matric (Essential).
• Diploma or Degree in Transport, Logistics or Supply Chain, and/or Business Management/Administration (Essential)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To manage the delivery of the Secure Division objectives through communication, measurement and motivation of the staff.
• To interface with shared functions ensuring continues cooperation and interactions with these functions.
• To manage and deliver on client’s commitments based on agreed strategy.
• To manage cost and productivity within the Division ensuring that efficiency and effectiveness is at the order of the day.
• To ensure compliance to internal and external controls and other KPI’s as set and agreed to.
• To deliver on the bottom-line budget commitment to ensure that the business unit budget is met.
• To identify opportunities and risks within the business that may impact the business environment and ability to deliver to shareholder commitments.
• Managing people’s performance and growth to create a sustainable business environment.
• Ensure that customer service standards and Service Level Agreements (SLA) are met by achieving collections and deliveries within the required standard to ensure client satisfaction.