Transport and Shipping Manager

2 weeks ago


Stellenbosch, South Africa Recruitment Matters (Pty) Ltd Full time

Our client is looking for a Transport and shipping Manager to join their team.

Responsible for leading execution of road transport and shipping imperatives for the company.
The role entails providing strategic input into the development of the transport strategy while driving accountability for managing cost reduction, achieving stringent transport metrics aligned to company transport, risk & safety and environmental strategies to deliver high levels of customer satisfaction at the appropriate cost levels.

**Responsible**:

- Safety and Sustainability: Drive safety and sustainability in the transport organization / operation. Lead by example. Put in place reporting and follow-up. Increase safety culture and cooperate with stakeholders.
- Transport and Shipping Planning: Define long-term, annual as well as daily plan including objectives, goals and targets for transport and shipping operation in line with the OpCo logistics strategy.
- TPM and continuous improvement: Set-up and implement the Transportation Pillar, its strategy and control systems, and manage the Pillar Team, resources and improvement team planning
- LSP Management: Manage the LSP relation and performance according to the LSP management approach in line with our strategy and standards. Collaborate with LSP’s and other stakeholders to identify and roll-out joint-improvement initiatives to improve performance.
- Transport and Shipping Tenders: Collaborate with Procurement to conduct the tender process to select new LSP’s or to evaluate LSP performance and discuss contract extensions.
- Transport and Shipping Process Execution: Coach Team in monitoring and improving the transport process execution. Mobilize additional resources when needed. Ensure excellent Service - CFR On Time
- Compliance: Company Rules, Logistics Standards and Procedures applicable to transport operations
- Management Reporting: Define reporting requirements and use reported information to monitor and control transport performance and drive decision making (using standard transport cost variance methods)

**Skills**:

- Honest & Ethical & Accountable
- Diligent and organised
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to manage and lead staff to excellent performance.
- Ability to influence, establish and maintain collaborative partnerships
- Proactive, resourceful and efficient
- Team building, motivation and coaching skills
- Excellent communication skills

**Qualification**:

- A relevant Bcom logistics qualification
- At least 10 years relevant experience

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Education**:

- Bachelors (required)

**Experience**:

- Logistics: 10 years (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Stellenbosch, Western Cape (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Stellenbosch, Western Cape: Relocate before starting work (required)



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