Transport Controller - Umbogintwini at Volvo Group

The main purpose of the role is Controlling Material Transport flows from domestic & international Suppliers to Plants

• Receiving, Analyzing, Processing and documenting information accurately. Evaluating Information to determine and ensure compliance standards. to be the Stakeholder’s closest partner by providing them Built-in-Quality Logistics Solutions. Perform effective deviation management and transform into excellence in Operations.

Reporting: This role reports to Transport Operations Director – South Africa.
Job Objectives:

• Responsible for coordination with GTO-PL approved Liners, Forwarders, Transporters, Customs brokers, Overseas offices & Customers for lining up Sea/ Air/ Road Freight movements. Close co-ordination with Customer (Internal & External) for their day to day requirements. Monitoring end to end activities (transportation, custom clearance, freight, delivery).
• Maintaining KPI’s – Formalize, Record and Maintain KPI for customers.
• Arrange structured meetings with Customers (Internal/ external) and LSPs.
• Working closely with customers, colleagues and third parties to ensure smooth operations to deadlines;
• Maintaining communication and control through all phases of the journey, including the Management Reports;
• Proactively work with transportation & shipping teams to identify shipments at risk of not meeting delivery expectations based on mode, service level, miles and equipment type.
• Maintaining current knowledge of relevant legislation, political situations and other factors that could affect the movement of freight.
• Follow escalation process for deviation reporting to Material Controllers.
• Monitoring correct usage of support Systems like ATLAS/ XTR / A4D etc. supporting Transport operations.
• Participate & contribute to morning meetings, VPS & 5S activities.
• Monitoring & controlling Pre-Carriage, Freight & On- Carriage activities & cost.
• Communication to Overseas Volvo plants/ suppliers/ customers for Imports/ Exports flows.

Key Interfaces
Internal

• Customs Compliance.
• Logistics Purchasing.
• Group Companies/ Overseas PL officers.
• Invoicing & Cost Control.
• Logistics Optimization Team.
• Systems & Data Maintenance Team.

External

• Customers.
• Logistics Service Providers.
• Material Suppliers.

 Qualification & Job Experience:

• University/college graduated.
• 5 to 8 years of  experience in Foreign Trade & Transport Logistics with ability of time bound problem resolution.
• Fluent in English & Good Communication Skills.
• Performance Analysis of LSPs.

Key Competencies:

• High on Integrity and Strong Ethics.
• Priority Setting.
• Proficient in Interpersonal skills & strong in customer service relationship.
• Self-motivated & Innovative.
• Ability to plan and achieve demanding targets and to motivate self and others to deliver outside their comfort zones.
• Digital Competence – Able to use TMS, Data Analysis & Office365 Apps for improvement & automation.
• Respect for individuals.
• Learning on the fly.
• Perseverance.
• Continuous improvement & Quality mindset.