Logistics Controller-1

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Impala Terminals Full time

**Main Purpose**:The position will play a pivotal role in optimizing and streamlining the transportation and logistics operations across the South African region. The main focus will be on exports out of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Zambia to the ports of Beira, Dar es Salaam, Durban, and Walvis Bay, as well as imports from these ports to DRC and Zambia. The incumbent will work closely with in-country operations teams and transporters to ensure efficient capacity transportation planning, streamlined operations and overall optimization of the regional logistics network i.e. truck allocation and timely delivery of goods.
**Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities**:
**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**:

- Formal education in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Proven experience in transportation planning, logistics coordination, or supply chain management, preferably in a regional or cross-border context.
- Strong knowledge of transportation regulations, road contract management, customs procedures, and border-crossing requirements in Southern Africa.
- Excellent negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to drive decision-making.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of other regional languages will be advantageous
- Organizational skills and time management
- Autonomous and pro-active
- Ability to work under pressure and extended working hours as and when required.

**Key Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Capacity Planning : Collaborate with in-country operations teams to gather export and import requirements, shipment priorities and create a comprehensive regional capacity plan that meets the needs of each country.
- Transporter Engagement : Develop and maintain strong relationships with transporters and logistics partners across the region. Source and negotiate truck capacity to ensure sufficient availability for each export and import operation.
- Truck Allocation : Efficiently allocate available trucks to each country based on their requirements, shipping priorities, and timeframes. Optimize truck usage to improve truck turn around and reduce transportation costs.
- Optimization Strategies : Devise optimal transportation strategies to maximize load utilization, minimize transit times, and enhance overall supply chain efficiency.
- Performance Monitoring: Monitor and track the performance of transporters, including on-time deliveries, adherence to schedules, and service quality. Address any performance issues proactively and implement corrective actions when needed.
- Reporting : Generate regular reports on capacity planning, truck allocations, and transporter performance. Present data-driven insights and recommendations to the Regional Operations Manager.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration : Foster effective communication and collaboration between in-country operations teams, warehouses, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure a seamless and coordinated supply chain process.
- Problem Solving : Identify potential transportation challenges, bottlenecks, and risks. Develop contingency plans and solutions to mitigate disruptions and ensure smooth operations.
- Market Analysis : Stay up-to-date with industry trends, market dynamics, and regulatory changes affecting transportation and logistics in the Southern Africa region. Utilize this information to enhance decision-making and strategy formulation

**Key Relationships and Department Overview**:
Internal and External:

- Operations teams, warehouses and relevant stakeholders
- Transporters
- Operations Management
- Service providers / Logistic partners

About Us
Impala Terminals owns and operates a network of ports, port terminals and warehouses which, combined with its transport assets, provide end-to-end logistics solutions for dry and liquid bulk cargoes, general cargo and containers. Impala Terminals through its own operations and its branded assets employs over 1,500 members of staff and owns and operates 28 facilities across 20 countries around the world.

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