Logistics Dispatch Co-Ordinator

We are looking to employ a highly motivated and experienced Logistics Dispatch Co-Ordinator to support the daily operations of our busy Dispatch Department. This candidate should be multi-skilled and have strong ability to handle the co-ordination between the workflow of orders to be dispatched timeously and logistics co-ordination. This candidate should have strong practical experience in being hands-on with managing people, handling transporter queries, handling and solving operational challenges while ensuring service levels are always expectational.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Coordinate daily deliveries with transport providers and internal departments

· Assist with delivery scheduling and route planning

· Monitor transport performance and ensure delivery deadlines are achieved

· Liaise with transport companies regarding collections, deliveries and any service-related issues

· Oversee PODs and ensure documentation is checked and maintained

· Assist in resolving customer delivery queries and logistics-related issues

· Strong understanding of warehouse processes, inventory management and logistics

· Strong reconciliation skills and the ability to work with stock and warehouse documents

· Ensure customer orders are dispatched accurately and completed as per SOPs

· Supervise and support dispatch staff, checkers and loaders

· Monitor picking, checking, staging and loading activities to ensure accuracy and efficiency

· Thoroughly inspecting stock for any damages and discrepancies part of the dispatch process

· Responsible for written reporting and manage operational efficiencies at all times

· Signing for shipments upon receipt and verifying that the correct stock has been received/dispatched

· Using forklifts, high/low level order pickers and reach trucks to unload, move, stack, store and or pick stock accordingly

· Ensure proper recording of tasks and aid with department audits

· Managing on time and in full KPI

· Always adhere to the relevant health and safety rules and regulations

· Adhering to policies and procedures - SOPs

· Pro-active to learn and support within the Warehouse

· Carry out counting of inventory as and when required

· Keep areas of work clean and tidy to ensure operation efficiency and good stakeholder engagement

· General Ad-hoc duties

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

· 5-10 Years of experience in a Logistics, Distribution Centre or Warehouse in a Senior/Leadership role

· 5-10 Years of direct experience with working in logistics in a high-volume wholesaler

· Grade 12 (Matric Certificate) and Logistics, Supply Chain diploma/degree (advantageous)

· Understand safety legislation/committee affiliation - SABS & SAIOSH

· Proven experience -Logistics Management System (LMS) and Warehouse Management System (WMS)

· Intermediate to Advanced in MS Office 365

· Excellent communication (verbal and written) in English and interpersonal skills

· Strong attention to detail, administrative, operational and system skills

· Innovative approach and customer-focused

· Excellent leadership skills and organising skills to build relations with co-workers

· Excellent problem solver, communicator and customer service skills

· Good decision-making skills and response to high-pressure situations

· Accountable, Pro-active, Resourceful and Reliable

Only shorted listed applicants will be contacted.

Pay: From R1,00 per day

Experience:

• in a Logistics & Warehouse in a Senior role: 5 years (Required)
• working in logistics in a high-volume wholesaler: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person