Trucking and Logistics Manager - La Mercy Verfied

R 425k - 748k per annum La Mercy, Kwazulu-Natal La Mercy, Kwazulu-Natal more than 14 days ago 17-05-2016 9:54:52 AM
14-06-2016 9:54:52 AM
Our client in the La Mercy area is recruiting for a Trucking and Logistics Manager, to optimise the operations across the country thereby facilitating effective use of the Fleet in deployment of cargo.


Sales and Revenue
• Revenue generation to meet the monthly, quarterly and yearly targets set for the division
• Establish regular loads to maximise operational performance of the fleet
• Develop Sales plan and implement Sales strategy

Regular reporting on Sales performance

Strategy Execution - Drive the implementation of improvements in transport operations to achieve significant gains in efficiency;

Fleet Management and optimisation - Ensure that all vehicles are used optimally by checking that they are loaded to capacity and updated on the Vehicle Utilization Report on a daily basis;

Customer Management - Build a sustainable customer base for the business unit; Maintain customer base and proactively identify potential customer base; Liaise with customers to agree the number/time frame of deliveries; Build effective relations with key customers, specifically their receiving managers and controllers to facilitate turnaround; Direct investigations to verify and resolve customer complaints

Risk Management, Health and Safety - Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing vehicle safety, environmental controls on fuel emissions, driver hours, customs requirements, and food and/or hazardous goods transportation
• The SA road freight market – trends, pricing, market segments, etc
• Supply chain principles and methodologies
• Transport economics (supply and demand)
• Transport and road regulations and bylaws
• Transport performance benchmarks
• Vehicle specifications.
• Financial management
• Customer service focused

Planning, organisation and coordination

• Minimum of a diploma or degree in operations, commercial or logistics management; Marketing
• Valid Code EB drivers' licence.

A minimum of 5 years in a transport management environment