Logistics Specialist – Road Transport - Gauteng at Samancor Chrome

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• Responsible for continuous improvement of the logistics process and managing all road transport allocations, communication, performance measure and reporting. 

BALANCED SCORECARD PILLARS, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Identify and assess level of issue based risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial, legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
• Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation, and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)
• Manage SHEQ compliance within the Process through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

CUSTOMERS 

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction with Samancor Chromes Smelting and Mining operations
• Provide support to Group Logistics Export Teams

BUSINESS PROCESSES 

Process Reliability

• Analyse and report on process performance data – volume driven per site
• Conduct weekly planning across areas of responsibility through the coordination of all logistic functions
• Investigate continuous Improvement and managing of on-site material handling
• Upload of all orders on MES system for approval by line Manager
• Consolidate all export road transport / reductant and fluxes / local ore rates into approval framework and files
• Provide inputs and feedback on MES performance when placing orders
• Liaise with Master Data to keep all records of current suppliers updated with regards to loading site, change in management

Quality

• Develop and update the Process Strategy with Logistics Superintendent in order to optimise all loading relating but not limited to:
  • loading hours per site
  • truck turn-around time
  • ensure correct product is being loaded per port readiness dates from Marketing Logistics
• Provide information to Logistic Superintendent for daily, weekly and monthly reports

Process Management

• Draw up daily dispatch plan to all smelters and central logistics in accordance with monthly requirement – actual vs budget
• Collect, analyse and interpret process data and make recommendations to Logistic Superintendent
• Placement of all export road orders through MES allocations
• Capturing of all Transport data on MES and applicable files
• Assist with all audit findings consolidation 

GROWTH

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence
• Initiative and participate in improvement projects as required

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: 

• Safety Leadership
• Innovation
• Planning, Organising & Control
• Results Orientation
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Relating & Networking
• Change Leadership
• Business Acumen

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Skills:

• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, Chromedoc, SAP, Coupa, MES)
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Work calm under pressure
• Documentation and capturing of export rates and diesel file
• Advanced communication skills both writing and verbal
• Ability to work logically and systematically
• Good time management
• Ability to make decisions and solves problems, as well as think laterally and offer suitable solutions

Knowledge:

• Advanced understanding and knowledge of total logistics and or supply chain management involving road, rail and yellow equipment
• Advanced understanding and knowledge of system management
• Road transport industry knowledge and understanding
• Knowledge and understanding of surface operations at Mines and Smelters
• Understanding of cross border road freight movements, processes and requirements
• Understanding of operations related to rail and road transport at sites including movement to destination
• Demonstrate an understanding of Road transport business
• Have an advance understanding of transport/material or other scheduling

Requirements

Minimum qualifications: 

• Degree or National Diploma in Road Transport or Logistics Management,
• 4 years’ relevant experience in Road Transport or Logistics Management 

Closing date: 04 August 2023