Logistics Scheduler - Dangerous Goods - 6 Month Contract at MECS (Pty) Ltd

• Our client in explosive manufacturing is seeking to hire a Logistics Scheduler with relevant experience on a 6 month fixed term contract.

Requirements:

• National Diploma in Supply Chain, Engineering or Logistics  OR BCom / B Tech in Supply Chain, Engineering or Logistics
• 5+ years in Logistics Scheduling or Dispatch and Expediting Control experience
• Experience in different loading / offloading methods applicable to transportation environment
• Experience across explosives product groups
• SAP TMS experience (Advantageous)
• MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, SAP (PSD)

Responsibilities:

• Schedule transport across the value chain, covering both stock transport orders and customer deliveries, local and cross-border
• Compile optimal loading and delivery schedules
• Source capacity and allocate loads to transporters, both own fleet and 3PLs, to ensure effective use of resources, customer service and cost containment
• Generate SAP documentation, including shipments and loading instructions
• Ensure transporters have the necessary documentation for loading, and that correct and valid transport permits are in place
• Ensure supplier compliance with safety rules, business rules and scheduling parameters
• Continuously track schedule execution and adherence
• Conduct dynamic rescheduling and re-planning to accommodate constant changes in market or business requirements
• Implement corrective controls to achieve schedule demands regardless of changing circumstances
• Monitor demurrage charges from 3PLs
• Continuously reduce cost and improve service levels within the constraints of business rules and safety requirements
• Identify gaps and implement improvements to business and scheduling rules
• Report on performance by tracking unit and truck outcomes against targets
• Maintain the implemented unit operations plan by understanding key activities, projects and performance indicators, communicating objectives to relevant stakeholders, and monitoring execution daily
• Monitor implementation of unit business processes by monitoring compliance, identifying process anomalies and executing corrective action as required
• Drive effective utilisation and continuous development of unit systems
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, and keep updated with newly implemented procedures