Despatch Supervisor - Tigane at Unitrans

Job Advert Summary    

• An opportunity has become available for Dispatch Supervisor to take full responsibility of the overall function of the dispatch function. To plan, coordinate and manage daily operations in the department such that work is performed effectively by those accountable and tasks are executed timeously and effectively. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12
•  Tertiary qualification in Logistics/ Transportation Management or studying towards is an advantage
•  Operational experience
•  Administration
•  Poultry Industry expirience is an advantage 
•  2 years experience in the Transport industry in a supervisory position
•  Must be able to operate all types of trucks
•  Hands-on involvement in all areas of the business
•  Problem solving abilities Skills and Knowledge
•  Excellent communication skills on all levels
•  Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team
•  Valid Drivers License
•  Computer literate (MS Office and Outlook)

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Supporting and assisting Management with:
•  Handling administrative tasks and supervising and controlling driver activities
•  Briefing / debriefing of Drivers (loading and off loading)
•  Able to Schedule loads
•  Tacho and trip sheet analysis and dispatching vehicles, monitoring progress and utilization
•  Handling administrative tasks and supervising and controlling driver activities
•  Weekly and monthly Stock count
•  Supervising Loading and offloading of trucks
•  Receiving stock from production for storage
•  Chep pallet control
•  Syspro / Translution (system work for Invoicing, SCT, batching, stock monitoring et)
•  Weekend and overtime work.