Distribution / Transport Controller – Cold Storage

Contact person for this position:

Amori Prinsloo

amori@joblinkplacement.co.za

Website: www.joblinkplacement.co.za

 

Our client is looking for the services of a Distribution/Transport Controller for their Cold Storage distribution centre.

 

POSITION PURPOSE:

To control the day-to-day running of the distribution/Transport operations; control procurement, maintenance, control of vehicles, health & safety, and security of the distribution department; attend to all AARTO demerit points by investing in own personal development.

 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS/OUTPUTS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Control the day-to-day running of the distribution operations
• Invest in personal development
• Control procurement, maintenance, control of vehicles
• Adhere to all the policies and procedures
• Control health & safety and security of the distribution department
• Drive performance excellence
• Attend to all AARTO demerit points

DIRECT STAKEHOLDERS

• Internal: Traders, Human Capital, Cold Store Managers, Group Cold Store Manager, Group Food Safety Manager, Accountants, Debtors and Creditors Clerks, Business Logistics Controller, Distribution Supervisor, Distribution Clerk
• External: Customers 3PL, Service Providers, Suppliers, State Vet, Labour Broker, PPECB, Auditors

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum: NQF level 4 or 5 Certificate in supply chain, and/or distribution logistics and/or commerce
• Preferred: NQF level 5 Diploma in supply chain, and/or distribution logistics and/or commerce, Degree in Transport & Road Freight
• Minimum: 2-4 years’ experience in a Distribution/Transport Controller role, in a high-volume operation.
• Preferred: More than 4 years’ experience in a Controller role, in a high-volume operation, within the frozen/chilled food industry.

Technical Competencies Knowledge/Understanding:

• Health and Safety Act
• Knowledge of Distribution Routes and Planning
• Understanding of the National Road Traffic Act 1996
• AARTO Demerit System
• Basic technical understanding of refrigerated loading vehicles and loading specifications
• Knowledge of large volume of frozen food delivery
• Understanding of how to manage a large vehicle delivery fleet (> 50 vehicles)
• Knowledge about the Food Safety Management Systems
• Basic technical understanding of vehicle maintenance and vehicle refrigeration

SKILLS:

• Safety management
• MS Office on a basic level
• Reporting skills
• Administrative skills

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Code B driver’s licence
• Passed credit and criminal checks
• A Citizen or valid work permit for S.A.
• Passed medical exams
• Adverse working conditions
• Required to work in low temperatures (sub-zero)
• Working long hours and weekends

Montague Gardens

Salary:  R 16 000 CTC

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