Transport Coordinator Wanted: Bidvest International Logistics – Gauteng, South Africa
CLOSING DATE: 05 JULY 2023
Job Purpose
BIL seeks to employ a Transport Coordinator who will ensure goods and materials move through the supply chain to their intended destination in a timeous and efficient manner. Individuals in this role use their superior organization and problem-solving skills to optimize delivery routes, manage inventory to prepare for shipping, and ensure drivers meet delivery deadlines.
Qualifications & Experience
Matric
4-5 years experience
Knowledge of container movement
Key Responsibilities
- Planning & Organising
Ensure that all clients are kept updated wrt to their deliveries with expected time of arrival, delays etc via email and telephonic discussion
Ensure that all drivers are contacted and kept updated wrt to their progress and delivery changes
Ensure that all relevant and correct documentation is handed to the driver prior to each upliftment
Ensure that the predeparture and debriefing of all drivers is adhered to
Ensure that all drivers hand in all relevant documentation pertaining to their respective deliveries
Ensure all drivers trip sheets, pods are scrutinised for any damages, deliveries not done etc
Respond to all telephone calls regarding breakdowns, accidents, delays etc.
Liaise with loading and offloading sites wrt to any delays that you may be faced with
Keep your superior updated at all times wrt to progress or delays wrt to any deliveries
Check availabilty of vessels and ensure cargo is uplifted within the specified time frame to avoid any storage/demurrage charges
- Administration
Scrutinise all delivery notes and report any damages, discrepancies etc to your superior
Ensure that all correct and relevant documentation that is required for invoicing purposes is handed in by the driver
Update all systems that is relevant to your department and submit to your superior timeously
Ensure that the correct document flow is adhered to
- Reporting/General
Ensure that clients are updated wrt to their deliveries timeously
Resolve queries in the most efficient manner
Ensure that all clients requirements are communicated to your subordinates and adhered to
Build and maintain relationships with all clients
Ensure all incidents, damages, losses and claims are reported immediately, correctly and in accordance with BPL’s policies and procedures
Maintain all housekeeping standards within the operation area
Adhere to all health, safety and quality procedures
Skills & Competencies
MS Office
Knowledge of container movement
Plan and manage complex operations
