Logistics Controller

Ivanhoe Mines is a leading international mining company with business offices throughout the globe. We believe that mining, done right, with purpose, vision, and a commitment to environmental and social responsibility, will play a significant role in the world’s transition to clean energy. At Ivanhoe, we prioritize the growth, learning, and skill development of our people, empowering them to reach their full potential. With a portfolio of world-class assets, we offer a dynamic and inclusive environment that presents exceptional career opportunities.

Disclaimer - this role is not open to any third-party providers and any application received from a third-party will be considered as a direct application.

Purpose of the role:

Ivanhoe Marketing is a newly established Commodity marketing, Sales and Logistics entity within the Ivanhoe Group of Companies.

To coordinate, control and monitor daily logistics operations, ensuring all shipments are planned, executed, and tracked in line with operational requirements and service level expectations.

Experience required:

• Minimum Qualification - National Senior Certificate (matric) and relevant qualification advantageous
• A proven track record of success.
• Overborder Road Freight knowledge is essential with knowledge of Commodity Movements being an advantage.
• Knowledge of truck sizes and load capacity
• Good computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Duties and Responsibilities:

Daily logistics operations

• Manage the pre-advice of all trucks being captured onto the Software System, including the upkeep of the arrival dates on the system and identify any redundant data.
• Plan movements of Empty trucks being sent to the mine in the evening Convoy.
• Manage all Logistics relating to the movement of cargo by Rail, Rail planning, including the shunting of cargo to the Rail Terminal, and Stock held at the Rail Terminal.
• Ensure LSP volumes are monitored against their committed tonnages and follow up on any potential failings of LSP’s.
• Monitor the arrivals per LSP, ensuring that the LSP split there allocation equally throughout the month.
• Manage the number of Loaded trucks per location, ensuring compliance with Health and Safety, moving any excess number of trucks at the Mine to one of the contracted Parking yards.
• Identify risks, delays, or underperformance and intervene
• Ensure overall logistics flow meets service level expectations

Data and Administration

• Analysing data quality entered onto Software System and ensure any potential errors are corrected.
• Ensure Routing data supplied aligns with the overall objective of the Offtaker.
• Assist the mines reception team to validate the truck data for final registration.
• Follow up and Validate all Truck and Rail Manifest on the company’s Software System, ensuring all data inserted is correct and aligns with the companies SOP.
• Follow up and Validate all Port Warehouse Proof of Deliveries on the company’s Software System, ensuring all data inserted is correct and aligns with the companies SOP.

Communication

• Provide daily data relating to LSP Failures (exceeding of daily arrivals, incorrect data captured) and details of the number of trucks Loading / convoyed to the mine, putting on record in case of later disputes.
• Build and maintain relationships with all LSP’s and the Outbound Logistics Loading Team at the Mine.
• Keep all Stakeholders informed in writing of any issues arising.
• Communicate between all parties, including but not limited to, the Mine, Ivanhoe Marketing / Trading and LSP’s and their Site Representatives.
• Capture all Comments inserted under the “Diary of Events” ensuring clear understanding for all stakeholders in event of queries being raise.
• Assist and support colleagues, fostering a collaborative and cooperative team culture.

Other

• Identify improvement opportunities and continually drive improvement
• Ensure adherence to processes by all Stakeholders
• Investigate and resolve operational issues
• Escalate critical problems
• Ensure corrective actions are implemented

The finer details:

When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with a copy of your ID/passport, drivers license and qualifications. Should you be shortlisted a Representative of the Recruitment department will be in touch to set up an interview.

Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.