25/04/2023
Vacancy: Dispatch Manager - Alberton
Requirements:
•National Senior Certificate
•Tertiary qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain or similar - advantageous
•10 years’ experience in a dispatch role
•5 years managerial experience
•Shelving industry experience
•Computer literacy
•Ability to work overtime
Responsibilities:
•Manage daily functioning of Dispatch Department and ensures efficient operations through planning and coordinating of daily work requirements
•Implement and maintain systems and procedures to ensure the efficient and effective management of Department
•Continuously reviews and optimises dispatch operations
•Negotiates SLA’s with third party transporters
•Monitors and reports on transportation costs
•Implements and drives cost saving initiatives
•Oversees picking, packing of products and loading of vehicles
•Ensures vehicles are loaded in the prescribed manner to minimise the risk of damage in transit
•Calculates and controls load weight with transporters to ensure loads comply with weighbridge requirements
•Develops driver schedules to ensure efficient utilisation of the fleet
•Ensures all driver runs are operating effectively and meeting customer demands
•Monitors and tracks drivers to ensure adherence to schedules and proper driving practices
•Follow up with drivers to ensure all deliveries have been closed out timeously
•Escalates non conformances on vehicles to the fleet mechanic
•Ensures drivers maintain clean, safe and roadworthy vehicles at all times
•Plans and schedules timeous vehicle maintenance in order to minimise downtime and maintain schedules
•Maintains detailed records of vehicle inspections and services
•Ensures validity of vehicle licences and drivers’ licences/permits
•Achieves optimum utilisation of the Department through the efficient management, coaching, training and mentoring of staff
•Monitors, manages and measures the performance and activities of the Dispatch team
•Manages in compliance with the company policies, procedures and OHS Act
•HR management of Dispatch department
•Provides prompt and effective response to all internal enquiries and requests