Lead Controller Nitrates & Polymers 1 (109142) at Sasol

Short Description / Purpose of Job

To coordinate all activities relating to Chemicals Africa Outbound product movement control as part of the Secunda facilities management business process within customer fulfilment fraternity. To liaise with both internal and external stakeholders that being LCC, DRP, CSR, BWL, Org Unit representatives accordingly. To ensure internal coordination of all onsite logistical activities that being road, rail, inventory and warehousing at Sasol Secunda site across various value streams.

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

Business Results:

• Execute the allocation of inventory or production capacity coordination. This includes:
• Implementing the sales and operations plan into sales allocation planning.
• Managing the inflow of orders, prioritization of the orders for distribution, to customers and overflow storage facilities.
• Liaison with internal stakeholders that being LCC (Logistics Command Centre) and BWL (Barloworld Logistics) and ensuring dispatches are executed onsite in line with priorities and allocations.
• Accurate reporting to direct manager and senior management pertaining to information supplied, month end mass balancing figures.
• Implement defined frameworks, policies and guidelines. Communicate continuous improvement opportunities of vehicle movement and slot booking system. Ensure conformance to CF KPA’s for the LOC.
• Through measurement, benchmarking and implementation of gap closure plans
• Ensure compliance to all legal requirements, business rules, policies and internal controls as well as reviews and updates.
• Execute operational activities to ensure the efficient implementation of LCC schedule and optimal utilization of LOC loading facilities. Provide updated and accurate Customer Fulfillment information Optimal Facility utilization.
• Standardized reporting aligned with Functional Core and management requirements.
• Monitor and manage transport, which include:
• Reviewing of exception reports that being open order report.
• Recording of all logistical demurrage costs.
• Resolving transportation related issues (standing times, road and rail incidents, RSE system assistance and guidance). Bar code slot adherence management pertaining to miss slots and late cancellation reporting.
• Turnaround reduction time of trucks onsite. Investigate and identify bottle necks that contribute to extended time onsite. Implement corrective actions accordingly.
• Implement transport operational management, focusing on the process of moving product from the distribution requirements planning, load planning, route planning, vehicle scheduling and the assurance of quantity and quality. Adequate vehicle utilization.
• Ensuring all Risk and Governance requirements are always adhered to.
• Manage schedule and safety adherence for activities that interface with external service providers. Schedule adherence.
• RCR (recordable case rate) in line with Sasol Chemicals Africa targets.
• Executes receiving, loading stock management, storage and pipeline logistics. Monthly stock counts within agreed timelines.
• To ensure that all audits are managed, and process runs smoothly and next steps from audit findings are implemented and closed off as soonest possible
• To ensure that all product losses pertaining to warehouse operations or transportation are investigated accordingly and the appropriate measures implemented and reported to the various internal and external stake holders.
• To give direction and provide inputs for production support in areas which might affect Logistics performance in specific markets or applications
• To develop, formulate and optimize product storage and preservation protocols and Customer fulfillment QA protocols where required
• To provide support to team with regards to customer complaints and queries. To ensure that all customer complaints linked to the department are actioned and closed off as per agreed time lines, with open and honest feedback given always.
• To give technical advice and direction to Sales and Marketing, Supply Chain and Coastal Logistics as and when required.
• To proactively seek cost saving opportunities e.g. optimization of warehousing, optimization of bulk storage.
• To do Customer / Transporter relations visits with effective follow up and reporting including customer feedback.
• To identify, communicate opportunities and develop business case for Logistics development and/or improvement to Sasol Base Chemicals businesses
• To use specialist knowledge and background to benchmark equivalent products from competitors to remain current and possibly gain competitive advantage.

Leadership and Values:

• To keep abreast of trends, developments and opportunities in the associated fields.
• To actively remove work obstacles and issues impacting product quality assurance quickly and decisively.
• To constantly monitor KPI’s processes and to initiate corrective measures and actions in case of deviations.
• To manage the enhancement of technical specialization and skills development.

Relationships, teamwork and Collaboration:

• To apply a collaborative and consultative approach to work to ensure that business needs are met.
• To implement strategies / plans for addressing customer needs.
• To understand business needs through active attendance, participation and involvement in Business meetings and activities.
• To promote teamwork, be a team player and give regular feedback.
• To demonstrate influential relationships with manager, peers and Business leaders.
• To pro-actively manage relationships with external stake holders and service providers

Formal Education

• High School / School Diploma or similar

Min Experience

• 5+ relevant years