Transport Controller

South Africa

**Position Description**

**The main purpose of the role is** Controlling Material Transport flows from domestic & international Suppliers to Plants
Receiving, Analyzing, Processing and documenting information accurately. Evaluating Information to determine and ensure compliance standards. to be the Stakeholder’s closest partner by providing them Built-in-Quality Logistics Solutions. Perform effective deviation management and transform into excellence in Operations.

**Reporting**:This role reports to Transport Operations Director - South Africa.

**Job Objectives**:

- Responsible for coordination with GTO-PL approved Liners, Forwarders, Transporters, Customs brokers, Overseas offices & Customers for lining up Sea/ Air/ Road Freight movements. Close co-ordination with Customer (Internal & External) for their day to day requirements. Monitoring end to end activities (transportation, custom clearance, freight, delivery).
- Maintaining KPI’s - Formalize, Record and Maintain KPI for customers.
- Arrange structured meetings with Customers (Internal/ external) and LSPs.
- Working closely with customers, colleagues and third parties to ensure smooth operations to deadlines;
- Maintaining communication and control through all phases of the journey, including the Management Reports;
- Proactively work with transportation & shipping teams to identify shipments at risk of not meeting delivery expectations based on mode, service level, miles and equipment type.
- Maintaining current knowledge of relevant legislation, political situations and other factors that could affect the movement of freight.
- Follow escalation process for deviation reporting to Material Controllers.
- Monitoring correct usage of support Systems like ATLAS/ XTR / A4D etc. supporting Transport operations.
- Participate & contribute to morning meetings, VPS & 5S activities.
- Monitoring & controlling Pre-Carriage, Freight & On
- Carriage activities & cost.
- Communication to Overseas Volvo plants/ suppliers/ customers for Imports/ Exports flows.

**Key Interfaces**
**Internal**
- Customs Compliance.
- Logistics Purchasing.
- Group Companies/ Overseas PL officers.
- Invoicing & Cost Control.
- Logistics Optimization Team.
- Systems & Data Maintenance Team.
- ** External**:

- Customers.
- Logistics Service Providers.
- Material Suppliers.

**Qualification & Job Experience**:

- University/college graduated.
- 5 to 8 years of experience in Foreign Trade & Transport Logistics with ability of time bound problem resolution.
- Fluent in English & Good Communication Skills.
- Performance Analysis of LSPs.

**Key Competencies**:

- High on Integrity and Strong Ethics.
- Priority Setting.
- Proficient in Interpersonal skills & strong in customer service relationship.
- Self-motivated & Innovative.
- Ability to plan and achieve demanding targets and to motivate self and others to deliver outside their comfort zones.
- Digital Competence - Able to use TMS, Data Analysis & Office365 Apps for improvement & automation.
- Respect for individuals.
- Learning on the fly.
- Perseverance.
- Continuous improvement & Quality mindset.

**Volvo Group Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is an affirmative action, equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage people with disability to apply.**

**About us**

A new era is here. Technologies such as big data, automation and artificial intelligence are changing the way we look at manufacturing and logistics. Volvo Group Trucks Operations is the organization responsible for truck manufacturing and logistics within the Volvo Group and is shaping future industries.

**Volvo Group Trucks Operations** encompasses all production of the Group’s engines and transmissions as well as the production of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks. The organization is also responsible for spare parts supplies to the Group’s customers and for designing, operating and optimizing logistics and supply chains for all brands. Together, Volvo Group Trucks Operations represents 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global industrial footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a state-of-the-art industrial environment, in which continuous improvement is the foundation. Join our teams as well

**Auto req ID**

143437BR

**Organization**

Group Trucks Operations

**State / Province**

Kwa-zulu Natal

**City/Town**

Amanzimtoti/Umbogintwini

**Employment/Assignment Type**

Regular

**Travel Required (maximum)**

No Travel Required

**Functional Area**

Logistics

24-Aug-2023