Fleet Controller - Cape Town Site

SUMMARY:
We are seeking the skills of a fleet controller to join our team at our Cape Town Site.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience with Stock Management, Logistics and Production Processes and process optimisation 
• and proven track record of being able to source and manage supply chain contracts 
• Preferable for tertiary qualifications in Supply Chain and/or Logistics Management  
• Preferable 3 years' experience in a similar role  
• Strong administrative skills and proven proficiency for the use of TMS (DataTim, Office365, 
• MixTelematics, DynaFleet) 
• Strong leadership experience for teams in excess of 10 to 25 people and demonstrated ability for 
• efficient project management and the ability to work under pressure

• Responsible for the allocated fleet of trucks and drivers and to ensure adherence to the company policies. 
• Coordinate with the Site Supervisors at the respective depots to ensure there is a comprehensive understanding of operational requirements. (Vehicle slot allocation, driver and vehicle inductions, medicals) 
• Continues KPI reporting and forward planning to the Fleet Manager and assist with troubleshooting to optimise the management of all customer orders and deliveries (internal & external); 
• Human resource management of drivers and admin staff with coordination of queries and matters related to the respective driver to the Planner and HR (Human Resources). 
• Work in conjunction with site-based staff to expedite vehicle turnaround and efficiencies 
• Responsible for the delivery route planning, coordinating, and ensuring adequate allocation of vehicles for loading. Coordinating with the Fleet Planner in the event that escalations are required for additional asset allocation (own or contracted).  
• Coordination of related functions and ensuring the implementation of processes to achieve optimal efficiencies, turnaround times, limited standing times, fuel usage; productivity and service delivery to all customers i.e. Receiving, Picking Store, Administration, Loading, Sales, Transporters, etc; 
• Ensure adherence to requirements with the aid of feedback/communication and reports to relevant internal and external stakeholders such as the production planner, sales, and production facilities (that is the customer) on any waiting on stocks for customer orders; 
• Compilation of vehicle loading schedules and co-ordination with driver staff availability as well as coordinating their transport requirements; 
• Completion of the Planning Remuneration Sheet on a daily basis and ensuring full completion of all document processing from initiation through to final invoicing
• Adherence to all asset control policies, protocols and practices and ensuring that the allocated vehicles are periodically serviced and repaired 
• Administration function on the TMS system and Telematics Tracking System in conjunction with the 
• Administrator. Monitor tracking systems and data analysis for performance management. Identify trends, poor driving behaviour, etc, and implement processes to ensure continuous improvement. 
• Issue PPE to all staff & manage PPE and responsible for the adherence of relevant HSE regulations  
• Assist with root cause analysis and incident investigation in the event of an accident or driver vehicle abuse with assistance to the H&S Officer to perform risk assessments of drivers and to extract relevant system generated reports for insurance claims and police reports.

POSITION INFO:
Kindly apply if you meet the minimum requirements. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks consider your application as unsuccessful.