Logistics Scheduler

• Schedule transport across the value chain, covering both stock transport orders and customer deliveries, local and cross-border

• Compile optimal loading and delivery schedules

• Source capacity and allocate loads to transporters, both own fleet and 3PLs, to ensure effective use of resources, customer service and cost containment

• Generate SAP documentation, including shipments and loading instructions

• Ensure transporters have the necessary documentation for loading, and that correct and valid transport permits are in place

• Ensure supplier compliance with safety rules, business rules and scheduling parameters

• Continuously track schedule execution and adherence

• Conduct dynamic rescheduling and re-planning to accommodate constant changes in market or business requirements

• Implement corrective controls to achieve schedule demands regardless of changing circumstances

• Monitor demurrage charges from 3PLs

• Continuously reduce cost and improve service levels within the constraints of business rules and safety requirements

• Identify gaps and implement improvements to business and scheduling rules

• Report on performance by tracking unit and truck outcomes against targets

• Maintain the implemented unit operations plan by understanding key activities, projects and performance indicators, communicating objectives to relevant stakeholders, and monitoring execution daily

• Monitor implementation of unit business processes by monitoring compliance, identifying process anomalies and executing corrective action as required

• Drive effective utilisation and continuous development of unit systems

• Adhere to company policies and procedures, and keep updated with newly implemented procedures

• Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent

• National Diploma in Supply Chain, Engineering or Logistics Degree or similar role

• B Com / B Tech in Supply Chain, Engineering or Logistics Degree or similar (Advantageous)

• 5+ years in Logistics Scheduling or Dispatch and Expediting Control experience

• Experience in different loading / offloading methods applicable to transportation environment

• Experience across explosives product groups

• SAP TMS experience (Advantageous)

• MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, SAP

Preference will be given to candidates from previously disadvantaged groups, including persons with disabilities, in line with our Employment Equity objectives.