Logistics Controller at Bidvest Tank Terminals

Job Advert Summary    

• BTT Richards Bay is currently recruiting for a motivated and experienced Logistics Controller to join the Logistics Department

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• To ensure the effective and efficient capturing, posting and control of all operational activities on sites which affect stock. This includes shipping activities, drumming activities, road activities, rail activities and transfers

Minimum Requirements    
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 with Mathematics
• Relevant Diploma or Degree in Supply chain management / Logistics
• 3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Customs clearing experience is advantageous
• Experience in liquid bulk storage/sites and shipping operations advantageous

Duties and Responsibilities    

JOB SPECIFICATION:

• Dispatch and print movement reports
• Check tank planning for sufficient ullage and update tank densities regularly
• Capture dips, ATG readings and report significant losses/gains
• Maintain customer communications and submit regular customer stock reports
• Prepare losses & gains report for weekly meetings
• Manage tank bar/unbar per operations plan
• Interact with internal stakeholders on orders
• Confirm before ship dips prior to line filling and report any discrepancies to relevant departments for investigation
• Send and review P201’s to relevant departments timely
• Match site gauging/shipping quantities to Bill of Lading
• Collaborate on vessel loading calculations, report discrepancies
• Investigate ship vs. shore differences
• Ensure all stock adjusting dips are posted
• Create, vet, and verify road truck orders against system reports
• Monitor vehicle status, reporting delays to RBI Logistics Supervisor
• Manage drums, track statistics
• Send weighbridge tickets and EDI documents to customers as needed
• Dispatch daily open orders to customers and VSR reports on request
• Manage slop drums and log daily drum/IBC entries in SAP

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to Communicate effectively in English. (written and verbal)
• Detailed knowledge of SAP, EDI System, vehicle monitoring system and fuel Facs
• Good problem-solving skills as well as ability to multi-task
• High levels of integrity and confidentiality
• Familiar with tank farm engineering and operational techniques, standards, procedures, processes and policies
• Excellent knowledge of BTT plant operations, shunting, inventory management, safety and security procedures
• Understanding of Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements