Job category: Transport, Logistics and Freight
Location: Durban
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
About our company
City Logistics understands supply chains and the importance of adding maximum value, as well as providing cost-effective solutions and the highest service levels. Our extensive network throughout Southern Africa has been developed over 30 years, offering an exclusive supply chain solution, specializing in client and fleet requirements. This typically consists of a dedicated pool of vehicles and staff customized to the client’s operational needs, enabling the client to share the benefits of our procurement, maintenance and risk management capacity. We are passionate about what we do, passionate about Retail and service excellence. Let us be part of your solution.
Introduction
City Logistics is currently recruiting for an experienced and qualified Linehaul Controller to join their team in Durban.
Responsibilities:
- Daily planning with the Linehaul team and their requirements
- Debriefing of drivers - ensuring all required documentation is handed in.
- Reporting mechanical/tyre breakdowns and other relevant incidents to the Control Centre.
- Keep the senior controller/manager fully informed of all breakdowns/accidents/incidents.
- Ensure the smooth and efficient running of vehicles.
- Address all identified risks and inefficiencies to minimize losses or downtime.
- Follow all SOPs in the business.
- Communicate and liaise with drivers and customers.
- Support all operational processes.
- Ensure all PODs, documents, including receipts, are received and processed on time.
- Support finance to ensure all loads are billed out on time.
- Ensure all deliveries, sorting, loading, off-loading, and collections are completed timeously.
- Maintain sound and amicable relations with both clients and colleagues.
- Maintain a high standard of housekeeping.
- Refer unresolved queries to your manager immediately.
- Be diligent and take initiative.
- Keep the Operations Manager fully informed of all plans, progress, and problems.
- Organize and supervise all vehicle movements on and off the loading bays and around the yard.
- Ensure drivers are compliant with regards to PDPS.
- Ensure vehicles are COF on time.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric would be an advantage.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a logistics environment.
- Advanced knowledge of external systems regarding customer/supplier platforms.
- Good customer interaction and telephone etiquette.
- Knowledge of GIT and insurance processes.
- Understanding of City Logistics operational procedures, policies, and processes.
- Experience in planning.
- Ability to work under pressure and make good decisions.
- Technical knowledge of vehicles and trailers.
- Achievement orientation.
- Ability to diagnose problems and effect corrective and preventative measures.
- Analytical thinking.
- Attention to detail, able to work independently.
- Own reliable transport.
- Respect and care for all individuals.
- Integrity and loyalty in all actions.
- Can-do attitude and belief in oneself.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
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