Manager, Transport, Road Logistics at DSV

Experience: Entry-level

Education: MBA/MSc/M.A

Job-type: Full Time

Location: Gauteng, South Africa

DSV is a Danish-listed transport and logistics company. It was first founded in Denmark in 1976 and now operates in over 90 countries. DSV offers air freight, sea/ocean freight, road freight, rail freight, courier, and contract logistics services.

Job overview

  • To manage the staff, clients and deliverables of the branch ensuring that it is aligned with the overall objectives of the organization and the resources are fully utilized to ensure optimal delivery of services to our clients.
  • To ensure clear and well managed fleet health.

Requirements

  • Grade 12 / Matric
  • NDiploma in Logistics or related
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the Logistics or Courier environment.
  • Excellent financial acumen.
  • Ability to travel and work extended hours if and when required.
  • Ability to work in a complex and high-demand environment.
  • Excellent admin skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and lead staff.
  • Knowledge of the LRA and BCEA and hands on experience in IR.
  • Knowledge of vehicle tracking systems , MS Office , Power BI and analytics.

Responsibilities

  • Full accountability transport management for Road logistics.
  • Accountable for all initiatives being implemented across these operations, including managing fleet cost, fleet health and compliant.
  • Meeting of all customer SLAs.
  • Fleet management and maintenance.
  • Overseeing Route and Driver allocations.
  • Overseeing fuel management.
  • Client KPI dashboard reporting, tracking and analysis.
  • Commercial / Financial understanding and application of contract and service level agreements and profitability.
  • Budget preparation.
  • Ensure accurate and timeous monthly invoicing and POD processing.
  • Managing daily operational performance in achieving metric targets.
  • Overall staff management, coaching, mentoring, succession planning and IR in collaboration with HR.
  • Evaluate service offerings available and key areas for improvement on pricing, volumes, vehicle size and options.
  • Conduct weekly meetings with staff to discuss operational concerns, feedback, ideas and share information from other internal meetings

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