Distribution Team Leader

KZN Branch for a Distribution Team Leader reporting to the Distribution Manager.

This person will be responsible for, amongst other duties:

Daily driver evaluation and debriefing, including monitoring performance.

Ensure driver’s availability

Fleet control and delivery planning, including updates, eta’s and ensuring that no vehicles deviate from designated routes

Always promote a good company image, with respect to the customers and the public.

Ensuring a 99% OTIF and service efficiency rate and reporting on exceptions.

Ensuring fleet departs on time daily and manage turnaround times in the yard and at customers.

Ensure that all returned stock is documented daily.

Pod’s, picking slips, GRV queries and other admin functions

Management of the fleet tracking system

Housekeeping (Fleet / Trailer and Distribution yard)

Late / non delivery reports

Truck service scheduling

Liaising with internal sales re: delivery delays etc.

Daily Fleet inspections

Weekly OT analysis

Accident/ Incident reporting

Various other transport and delivery related functions

Yard Control and Receiving

Management of costs within budget (fuel / wages and other operational costs)

A Tertiary qualification in Logistics.

Computer literacy (MS WORD, EXCEL, WINDOWS)

3-4 years Logistics experience or in a similar field

1-3 years Supervisory experience essential

Strong ability to organize and manage own time and processes.

A high degree of self-discipline and drive to succeed.

Driver’s license Code 08 and own transport

An ability to build relationships quickly and effectively.

Will be required to work overtime if operations dictate.

Proactive with an ability to see the unexpected

Willing to work unusual hours