DISTRIBUTION COORDINATOR - CAMPERDOWN, KZN

DISTRIBUTION COORDINATOR wanted for national manufacturing operation based in Camperdown, KZN.

PURPOSE: To oversee and manage the on-time deliveries of feed to the company’s customers on a daily basis and be responsible to facilitate the maintenance and upkeep of a fleet of trucks.

Administration

• Uphold shift roster for drivers two weeks in advance
• Responsible for risk and safety assessment for on farm deliveries and to ensure that procedures are adhered to. Ensure silo inspection on farms are done and documented.
• To follow the correct procedures and processes regarding procurement
• Submit driver’s schedules for payment to HR by the 16^th of each month

Fleet Management

• Schedule deliveries daily, in conjunction with the customer liaison administrator.
• To maintain an efficient and reliable fleet of trucks by ensuring that the maintenance of the trucks is planned according to schedule to avoid unplanned downtime.
• To maximise the efficiencies of the trucks and drivers by utilising the Vehicle Tracking system and to continually evaluate the driver’s performance.
• To make sure that there is a full complement of experienced drivers available by following the recruiting procedure and doing relevant driving and reference checks.
• To operate the fleet of trucks within the budgeted cost parameters.
• Control of the spares and consumables of the fleet of tankers to ensure that the spares are on hand when needed.
• Responsible to ensure that the trucks are maintained in a presentable and acceptable roadworthy condition by implementing processes and checks.

• Schedule deliveries daily, in conjunction with the customer liaison administrator.
• To maintain an efficient and reliable fleet of trucks by ensuring that the maintenance of the trucks is planned according to schedule to avoid unplanned downtime.
• To maximise the efficiencies of the trucks and drivers by utilising the Vehicle Tracking system and to continually evaluate the driver’s performance.
• To make sure that there is a full complement of experienced drivers available by following the recruiting procedure and doing relevant driving and reference checks.
• To operate the fleet of trucks within the budgeted cost parameters.
• Control of the spares and consumables of the fleet of tankers to ensure that the spares are on hand when needed.
• Responsible to ensure that the trucks are maintained in a presentable and acceptable roadworthy condition by implementing processes and checks.

• Comply and implement Company Leadership and Human Resources procedures and work instructions.
• Continually strive to improve teamwork with employees.
• Manage production employee relation climate and ensure corrective and disciplinary action is taken where required in line with relevant legislation and company policy.
• Manage distribution staff time keeping, leave roster and attendance in line with Company procedure.
• Request recruitment of distribution staff and organise exit medicals.

• Ensure that drivers have valid PDE and are renewed when applicable .
• Ensure that drivers maintain our good image in the marketplace.
• Responsible to ensure that there is always enough diesel stock .
• Ensure trip sheets are done and documentation filed.
• Ensure correct loading of vehicles.

Qualifications:

• Matric (Grade 12 Certificate)
  • Matric or Diploma in transportation would be an added advantage.
  • Legal requirements:
  • Valid Code EC driver’s license (no endorsements)
  • No criminal record
  • Experience:
    • 3 Years previous proven experience in bulk tanker deliveries essential.
    • 3 Years previous Production experience, preferably in the Milling Industry.
    • Customer liaison experience essential.

Minimum 5 years supervisory experience