Logistics Supervisor

The main responsibility of this position is to ensure that efficient and effective planning is implemented throughout the Logistic Department to drive customer service excellence in a cost-effective manner.

Responsibilities

Logistic monthly, weekly, daily planning

Managing the company fleet and outside contractors.

Developing daily distribution schedules to ensure effective customer service and utilisation of transport resources.

Optimise the scheduling of the fleet leading to improved vehicle and route utilisation.

Continuous execution, monitoring and exercising of corrective controls through dynamic re-planning and exceptions management.

Monitoring transportation capacity and ensure short- and long-term constraints / limitations are flagged and addressed.

Transport allocation to internal and external transporters to ensure effective usage of resources, customer service and cost containment as per company procedure and service level agreements.

Ensuring customer expectations is communicated to Operational Department.

Review loading schedule provided from Operations and recommend changes to drive customer service.

Take responsibility for sufficient utilization of the company's vehicle fleet to ensure profitability.

Training

Ensure Logistic Procedure is up to date and relevant

Ensure all staff is trained and understands the Logistic procedure as well as all procedures relevant to the department.

Seed Management

Manage / Supervise the handling of Seed transportation to ensure its effective and efficient into Silo's and out of Silo's to SOILL.

Key account management

Manage "special" logistical / planning functions for Key account customers, handled out of normal sales / operations procedure

Client / Customer Services

Ensure customers receive the correct stock ordered, at the agreed time.

Customer strike rate is reported daily / weekly / monthly

Export management

Responsible to receive Forwarding quotations for Warehouse & Logistic Manager approval.

Handle all communication interactions between SOILL and Forwarding company.

Ensure all necessary documentation is provided to Sales, Customer, Finance and Operations.

Import management

Handle full communication between forwarding company and all relevant departments.

Ensure slot bookings are in place for collection and delivery of import products.

Ensure all necessary documentation is provided to Sales, Customer, Finance and Operations.

Truck allocation

Communicate planning to operational department daily.

If necessary, make decision(s) on using 3rd party transporters to achieve service delivery.

Facilitate all 3rd party transport communication.

Communication

Supervise and ensure all slot bookings are made for deliveries according to agreed internal parameters and customer expectations.

Facilitate communication between planning, administration, operations and sales.

Implement any customer feedback requests into SOILL.

Vehicle tracking

Actively supervise daily delivery schedules and progress, implement rectification actions to drive operational efficiency and customer service levels.

Report on any deviations on a weekly basis to Warehouse & Logistic Manager, along with rectification actions to improve on delivery routes.

Cost management(s)

Responsible to drive operational / logistic excellence within set parameters, providing daily / weekly / monthly reporting along with continuous improvement.

Maintenance of trucks

Ensure all trucks are roadworthy and in good condition for deliveries according to agreed internal parameters and customer expectations escalated.

Drivers

Supervision of all long distant drivers.

Ensuring all drivers are trained, and equipped to execute their daily tasks.

Health and Safety

Participate in safety forums created by Soill for example safety meetings and safety talks

Follow-up on any activities assigned through safety meetings / committees / representatives / management

Report all safety incidents to the relevant people

Attend safety education and refresher programmes

Comply with safety policies and procedures at Soill

Distribute safety information as and when required

Wear protective clothing (where applicable) at all times

Requirements

Grade 12

Diploma in logistics / supply chain / commercial

2 years management and / or supervising experience in similar role

Excellent computer skills especially Excel and SAP

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

Attentive and deadline driven

Ability to handle pressure and stress

Strong analytical abilities

Excellent organizational skills

Accountable

Team player

We invite candidates to apply via our Careers page on our SOILL website.

Location : Swellendam, Western Cape, South Africa.

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