South Africa: Transport Manager posted by Greys Recruitment

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Transport Manager to join our team in Johannesburg. As a key member of our logistics department, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and cost-effective management of our transportation operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure costs are captured in the month incurred (Labour, Vehicle R&M, Stock Losses, Fuel)
• Ensure unprocessed costs are accrued in the month incurred.
• Ensure monthly transport department expenditure is maintained within budget – a budget will be provided and discussed with you
• Explain variance of budget versus actual
• Ensure cost overruns are investigated and appropriate countermeasures are instituted to prevent further overruns

• Ensure the maintenance of the delivery schedule in Plato i.e. implementation of new stores
• Ensure that most effective and efficient execution of the delivery schedule i.e. lowest possible Cost Per Kilometre
• Ensure routes are executed according to daily delivery planning meeting
• Ensure that changes are made on delivery schedule to optimize kilometres

• Ensure all daily routes are executed on Trackmatic and EPOD as per company procedures

• Ensure planning and coordinating of Cross dock operational requirements
• Ensure the adequate management of fuel
• Ensure the adequate management of driver and van assistant hours
• Ensure all vehicles dispatched daily are compliant as per DQSP standards

• Host monthly staff meeting with minutes
• Develop and manage Staff schedules
• Ensure that all staff maintains DQSP certification i.e. PDP’s, LMI, Medicals, fridge calibrations
• Ensure succession plan in place for career levels

• Transportation quality standards are consistently maintained in accordance with DQSP requirements
• Pass all internal and external quality audits.
• Audit gaps are closed within prescribed due dates

• Managing and maintaining of company assets and delivery equipment i.e. trolleys, tablets, pallet jacks, load lock bars, bulkheads
• Ensure equipment maintenance is planned and executed with Assets Manager according to specification
• Ensure all Health & Safety repairs and maintenance is identified and resolved immediately
• Ensure preventative maintenance is carried out according to plan
• Ensure consumables are adequately stocked for operations

• Ensure all reporting documents are accurate
• Ensure reporting deadlines are met
• Ensure monthly financial reporting is submitted
• Ensure attendance and engagement in all relevant meetings i.e. planning meeting, max meeting, management meeting
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of km’s travelled, driver hours and van assistant hours
• Ensure daily, weekly and monthly transport plans are compiled and communicated.
• Prepare, sign off and submit the transport department payroll in-line with the company’s payroll procedure
• Compile the required KPI’s accurately
• Monitor and report on driver performance i.e. staff is held accountable to ensure the perfect delivery

Requirements

• 5-7 years’ experience required in a Transport Management role
• Grade 12 is compulsory with Relevant Tertiary Diploma, Degree or Honors Degree in Logistics and Transportation Management or similar
• Good Warehousing & Distribution, Transport, FMCG, QRS Management
• Union Experience as well as knowledge of the NBCRFLI required
• Intermediate to advanced Computer literacy MS Excel, Outlook PowerPoint, Advanced (WMS) Skills and GP skills

Qualifications

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Salary & Benefits

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