System Administrator: Distribution Job

Grade : C3

Department : HL Dispatch

Line Manager : Dawid Van Zyl

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Responsible for effective distribution, route planning & daily dispatching according to preferred delivery days and balanced between customer requirements and efficient distribution costing in order to provide optimal customer service and satisfaction.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

1 - 3 year Diploma in Transport & Logistics Management with 3 - 5 years working experience in distribution.

KEY JOB OUTPUTS:

• Execute Delivery schedule & Utilization report.
• Conduct daily distribution planning using the PTV system.
• Understand the warehouse process to ensure a smooth loading process.
• Manage on time exception i.e. harsh breaking, acceleration, speeding etc.
• Identify exceptions outside of required standards by physically monitoring the system.
• Report functional defects on Distribution (PTV) system.
• Retrieve tracking units in case of asset disposal i.e. having to sell/get rid of a vehicle/truck.
• Arrange System installation maintenance with new assets.
• Provide daily reports using DRM (Route Management System).
• Conduct monthly call over with supplier with regards to Distribution systems.
• Update and maintain vehicle tracking systems.
• Conduct proper tracking and management of tracking system to ensure there is a positive effect on asset lifespan.
• Communicate with sales team with regards to truck utilization/delivery times/customer demand.
• Communicate with driver to ensure fast turnaround time and status.
• Manage the Driver Data System in such that there is consistent monitoring of truck capacity/capability, driver routes and scheduled trips, driver availability etc.
• Implement initiatives that will drive optimisation of second loads.
• Gain customer location knowledge to plot on PTV system for optimal route planning.
• Responsible for proper truck utilization, to ensure all stock is loaded to ease warehouse space.
• Help to prevent loss of sale by ensuring that full returns are prioritized and delivered the next day.
• Responsible for proper monitoring and management of tracking system to have a positive effect on asset lifespan.
• Implement, manage and improve all processes and procedures for the Demand Chain Management operations.
• Manage reporting employees performance and development through probation, performance management system of HL.

COMPETENCE PROFILE:

Customer focus

Meeting management

Networking

Facilitation skills

Interpersonal skills

Planning and organising

Numerical skills

O&L - a Great Place to Work.

Applicants meeting our requirements are invited to apply. O&L Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.