Logistics Scheduler

SUMMARY:
Logistics Planner

POSITION INFO:

Our client in the mining sector is recruiting for a Logistics Scheduler to join their Supply Chain Operations team. The role focuses on scheduling transport across the value chain, covering both stock transport orders and customer deliveries, local and cross-border, while ensuring effective use of resources, customer service, and cost containment.
The successful candidate must be immediately available and will form part of the Operations: Supply Chain team, working closely with transporters, internal stakeholders, and clients to ensure seamless logistics execution.

Key Responsibilities
• Schedule transport across the value chain, covering stock transport orders and customer deliveries, local and cross-border.
• Compile optimal loading and delivery schedules.
• Source capacity and allocate loads to transporters (own fleet and 3PLs) to ensure effective resource use, customer service, and cost containment.
• Generate SAP documentation, including shipments and loading instructions.
• Ensure transporters have the necessary documentation for loading, and that correct and valid transport permits are in place.
• Ensure supplier compliance with safety rules, business rules, and scheduling parameters.
• Continuously track schedule execution and adherence.
• Conduct dynamic rescheduling and re-planning to accommodate constant changes in market or business requirements.
• Implement corrective controls to achieve schedule demands regardless of changing circumstances.
• Monitor demurrage charges from 3PLs.
• Continuously reduce cost and improve service levels within the constraints of business rules and safety requirements.
• Identify gaps and implement improvements to business and scheduling rules.
• Report on performance by tracking unit and truck outcomes against targets.
• Maintain the implemented unit operations plan by understanding key activities, projects, and performance indicators, communicating objectives to relevant stakeholders, and monitoring execution daily.
• Monitor implementation of unit business processes by monitoring compliance, identifying process anomalies, and executing corrective action as required.
• Drive effective utilization and continuous development of unit systems.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures and keep updated with newly implemented procedures.

Requirements

• Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Logistics (or similar).

• 5+ years in Logistics Scheduling or Dispatch and Expediting Control experience.

• Experience in different loading/offloading methods applicable to the transportation environment.

• Experience across explosives product groups.

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SAP.

• SAP TMS experience (advantageous).

• Strong scheduling and planning skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Problem-solving and corrective action capability.

• Attention to detail and commitment to safety and compliance.