Logistics Scheduler - Dangerous Goods - 6 Month Contract
MECS Pty Ltd · Gauteng
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Start free — we apply for you →- Our client in explosive manufacturing is seeking to hire a Logistics Scheduler with relevant experience on a 6 month fixed term contract.
Requirements
- National Diploma in Supply Chain, Engineering or Logistics OR BCom / B Tech in Supply Chain, Engineering or Logistics
- 5+ years in Logistics Scheduling or Dispatch and Expediting Control experience
- Experience in different loading / offloading methods applicable to transportation environment
- Experience across explosives product groups
- SAP TMS experience Advantageous
- MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, SAP PSD
Responsibilities
- Schedule transport across the value chain, covering both stock transport orders and customer deliveries, local and cross-border
- Compile optimal loading and delivery schedules
- Source capacity and allocate loads to transporters, both own fleet and 3PLs, to ensure effective use of resources, customer service and cost containment
- Generate SAP documentation, including shipments and loading instructions
- Ensure transporters have the necessary documentation for loading, and that correct and valid transport permits are in place
- Ensure supplier compliance with safety rules, business rules and scheduling parameters
- Continuously track schedule execution and adherence
- Conduct dynamic rescheduling and re-planning to accommodate constant changes in market or business requirements
- Implement corrective controls to achieve schedule demands regardless of changing circumstances
- Monitor demurrage charges from 3PLs
- Continuously reduce cost and improve service levels within the constraints of business rules and safety requirements
- Identify gaps and implement improvements to business and scheduling rules
- Report on performance by tracking unit and truck outcomes against targets
- Maintain the implemented unit operations plan by understanding key activities, projects and performance indicators, communicating objectives to relevant stakeholders, and monitoring execution daily
- Monitor implementation of unit business processes by monitoring compliance, identifying process anomalies and executing corrective action as required
- Drive effective utilisation and continuous development of unit systems
- Adhere to company policies and procedures, and keep updated with newly implemented procedures