Career Opportunities at Unitrans

Job Advert Summary

• Unitrans is seeking to employ a Category Manager for spares and vehicle maintenance, the role will manage all aspects of contracts and procurement for the organisation. Provide purchasing services including preparation of enquiries; adjudication of tenders; placing orders; compiling annual contracts and administering and settling contract disputes. Ensure compliance with legal and company regulations. Organise the logistics and ensures that items procured are delivered to site timeously. 

What unique contribution does this job make to the organisation?

• Rationalize, maintain, and continuously improve the efficiencies around sourcing, ordering, quality, pricing, and cost, and driving availability through on-time-in-full (OTIF) within the services and products requirements at depots within Unitrans. Generate RFI / RFQ and RFPs and execute the bidding process. Reduction of overall tyres cost and inventory.

Minimum Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Tertiary Qualification, CIPS, CSCP 

PRIOR EXPERIENCE:

• Category Management, buying or procurement management experience with an annual Spend of R 300 million or more. 
• Parts or component procurement preferred with local, regional, or international purchasing exposure.

KNOWLEDGE: 

• A sound understanding of buying the right stock across multiple brands and categories
• Experience and understanding of importation processes and Inco terms
• Experience and knowledge of warehousing or stores management principles and methodologies
• Ability to clearly articulate information and communicate findings up and down the line
• Ability to analyse and interpreted data and make meaningful conclusions
• Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal
• Familiarity with seasonal products and requirements
• Operational systems and procedures
• Reporting procedures
• Policies and Procedures

Duties & Responsibilities
Sourcing 

•  Strategically rationalize, source, monitor and manage all tyres including industrial supplier portfolio within the category 
•  Build, develop and maintain pricing structures, their accuracy and length of pricing validity within the category in line with strategic objectives.
•  Maintain and manage Suppliers against Service Level Agreements

Availability

•  Analysing data to ensure replenishment requirements are correct and forecast methodologies match demand by movement category by Depot, country, and division.
•  Drive stock availability ensuring stock is rightsized in accordance with policy. first pick achieved is above (90% lines and pieces and OTIF within 7 days 95%) across all sites within Unitrans.
•  Effectively managing stockouts and Back-order management 1, 7, 14 and 30 days providing 
•  30 Day stock holding in line with supplier lead times.
•  Supply parts at a 90% OTIF or better
•  Availability through JIT or stocking requirements at parameters set

Replenishment

•  Drive replenishment and order consistency in line with overall strategy with buying team ensuring order process is meticulously followed by order type.
•  Managing supplier through SLA’s and ensuring consistent supply of business requirements.
•  Ensure master data and efficiencies around ordering are up to date and maintained.

Stock Management

•  Stock levels and stock holding aligned to parameters and rightsized relative to depot and country of operation.
•  Ensure consignment stock strategies are aligned to overall vision of procurement.
•  Repurposing of stock intercompany to correct depots
•  Aligning SKU data to vehicle type through support services.
•  Obsolete management, disposals, and provisions.

Internal Customers

•  Drive interactions with business to understand requirements and align on demand planning and forecasts using relevant division's business plans to develop effective procurement strategy and ensure alignment with COO.

Cost Management and savings    

•  Pricing, payment terms, rebates and overall cost management must remain competitive leveraging total spend opportunity within group.
•  Deliver on sub-category savings and goals in alignment with sub-categories savings targets and operational goals.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Through the rationalization process ensure SLAs are relevant to supplier type. KPI’s are established and approved by Inbound Supply Chain Manager.
•  Seek collaboration with customers and their participation in initiatives where necessary to fulfil supply chain mandate

Supplier Master Data  

•  Ensure only approved suppliers are available to purchase products within the category aligning taxonomy of supplier data is accurate and completed correctly.
•  As the custodian of master data within the category, ensure pricing, SKU (stock keeping unit) management is driven by the OEM requirement and aligned to aftermarket suppliers.
•  Ensure price escalations from suppliers are aligned to SLA and managed to ensure overall cost increases are kept to a minimum.

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Job Advert Summary
Unitrans is seeking to employ a Category Manager for spares and vehicle maintenance, the role will manage all aspects of contracts and procurement for the organisation. Provide purchasing services including preparation of enquiries; adjudication of tenders; placing orders; compiling annual contracts and administering and settling contract disputes. Ensure compliance with legal and company regulations. Organise the logistics and ensures that items procured are delivered to site timeously. 

Minimum Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Tertiary Qualification, CIPS, CSCP 

PRIOR EXPERIENCE:

• Category Management, buying or procurement management experience (particulalry in tyres).
• Parts or component procurement preferred with local, regional, or international purchasing exposure.

KNOWLEDGE: 

• A sound understanding of buying the right stock across multiple brands and categories
• Experience and understanding of importation processes and Inco terms
• Experience and knowledge of warehousing or stores management principles and methodologies
• Ability to clearly articulate information and communicate findings up and down the line
• Ability to analyse and interpreted data and make meaningful conclusions
• Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal
• Familiarity with seasonal products and requirements
• Operational systems and procedures
• Reporting procedures
• Policies and Procedures

Duties & Responsibilities
Sourcing 

•  Strategically rationalize, source, monitor and manage all tyres including industrial supplier portfolio within the category 
•  Build, develop and maintain pricing structures, their accuracy and length of pricing validity within the category in line with strategic objectives.
•  Maintain and manage Suppliers against Service Level Agreements

Availability

•  Analysing data to ensure replenishment requirements are correct and forecast methodologies match demand by movement category by Depot, country, and division.
•  Drive stock availability ensuring stock is rightsized in accordance with policy. first pick achieved is above (90% lines and pieces and OTIF within 7 days 95%) across all sites within Unitrans.
•  Effectively managing stockouts and Back-order management 1, 7, 14 and 30 days providing 
•  30 Day stock holding in line with supplier lead times.
•  Supply parts at a 90% OTIF or better
•  Availability through JIT or stocking requirements at parameters set

Replenishment

•  Drive replenishment and order consistency in line with overall strategy with buying team ensuring order process is meticulously followed by order type.
•  Managing supplier through SLA’s and ensuring consistent supply of business requirements.
•  Ensure master data and efficiencies around ordering are up to date and maintained.

Stock Management

•  Stock levels and stock holding aligned to parameters and rightsized relative to depot and country of operation.
•  Ensure consignment stock strategies are aligned to overall vision of procurement.
•  Repurposing of stock intercompany to correct depots
•  Aligning SKU data to vehicle type through support services.
•  Obsolete management, disposals, and provisions.

Internal Customers

•  Drive interactions with business to understand requirements and align on demand planning and forecasts using relevant division's business plans to develop effective procurement strategy and ensure alignment with COO.

Cost Management and savings    

•  Pricing, payment terms, rebates and overall cost management must remain competitive leveraging total spend opportunity within group.
•  Deliver on sub-category savings and goals in alignment with sub-categories savings targets and operational goals.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Through the rationalization process ensure SLAs are relevant to supplier type. KPI’s are established and approved by Inbound Supply Chain Manager.
•  Seek collaboration with customers and their participation in initiatives where necessary to fulfil supply chain mandate

Supplier Master Data  

•  Ensure only approved suppliers are available to purchase products within the category aligning taxonomy of supplier data is accurate and completed correctly.
•  As the custodian of master data within the category, ensure pricing, SKU (stock keeping unit) management is driven by the OEM requirement and aligned to aftermarket suppliers.
•  Ensure price escalations from suppliers are aligned to SLA and managed to ensure overall cost increases are kept to a minimum.

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Job Advert Summary

• Unitrans is seeking to employ a highly skilled Executive PA to perform the following roles:
• Keeps official corporation records and executes administrative policies determined by or in conjunction with other officials.
• Manages executive's calendar and independently schedules appointments.
• Screens incoming calls and correspondence and responds independently when possible.
• Directs preparation of records such as agenda, notices, minutes and resolutions for corporate meetings.
• Arranges complex and detailed travel plans and itineraries, compiles documents for travel- related meetings and accompanies supervisor when requested.
• Extensive experience at top level, together with an in-depth knowledge of the organisation.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum experience in a similar role: Up to 4 years

Qualification required: 4 year Degree / NQF level 7

Duties & Responsibilities

• Personal diary management
• Administrative management and general day-to-day running of the office
• Handling and/or editing all correspondence (emails, faxes, telephone calls, write-ups, agreements, etc.) in a professional and efficient manner with appropriate follow up where necessary.
• E-signing Documents
• Reservation of domestic and international travel arrangements and liaison with representatives of the travel industry on behalf of the company
• Signing in for the executives on their flights etc.
• Managing the expense claim process for the executives.
• Organizing and coordinating all, management and general company meetings and ensuring that all relevant documentation is received and delivered timeously.
• Preparation and distribution of agendas, documents, briefing papers, reports and
• Maintain a secure, efficient and accurate filing system
• Scheduling of appointments, booking of venues and facilitation of catering requirements for meetings
• Managing the booking of Meeting Rooms
• Ad hoc tasks as requested.
• A proven ability to ensure confidentiality of correspondence and information is

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Job Advert Summary

• An opportunity has become available for a high caliber ultra-heavy motor vehicle driver to distribute goods to various clients. Please refer to the minimum requirements, duties and responsibilities below for further information.

Minimum Requirements

•  Grade 11 Literacy level (Verbally and Numerically literate) 
•  Code EC driver's license with valid PrDP (DGP) 
•  3 years experience driving a Ultra Heavy Vehicle 
•  Must be 25 years of age and above 
•  Must be prepared to work weekends and public holidays 
•  Defensive driving techniques 
•  Function and location of vehicle components 
•  Reporting procedure of emergencies and defects 
•  Vehicle inspections and operating a fire extinguisher 
•  Maximizing vehicle cost-effectiveness and efficiency 
•  Vehicle loading techniques

Duties & Responsibilities

•  Prepare vehicle for trip and operate Ultra heavy duty vehicles.
•  Load, Transport and offloading of vehicles.
•  Handle required documentation and perform ancillary duties
•  All other reasonable instructions from Supervisor
•  Prepared to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
•  Safe driving record and clean criminal record
•  Housekeeping of vehicles, uniform and PPE
•  Adhere to promote SOP’s and Safety Procedures

Successfully undergo / complete the following:

•  Medical evaluation
•  USCS training modules
•  Induction processes
•  Practical driving evaluation
•  Verification of clean criminal record

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Job Advert Summary

• An opportunity has become available for an qualified Artisan - Diesel Mechanic at the Megabus Kathu Depot - to inspect, maintain, and service a fleet of busses and related auxiliary equipment. Please review the minimum requirements, duties and responsibilities below for further information about the position.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric - Grade 12
•  Qualified Artisan (Trade Test) with a minimum 5 years experience
•  Experience in transport and logistic environment
•  General administrative duties
•  Willing to work shifts,weekends and public holidays
•  Sound knowledge in servicing and maintenance of busses 
•  Valid driver's license 
•  Own transport is essential

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct services on the busses,
•  Attend to breakdowns and carry out the necessary repairs on the fleet,
•  Ensure that services are done according to checklists,
•  Repairs at breakdowns are diagnosed and the manager is informed,
•  Ensure that vehicles are kept in line with the legal requirements according to the company policies and procedures.
•  Apply Health and Safety rules and regulations when conducting a service/repair or when attending a breakdown/accident.
•  Ensure that appropriate safety measures are taken at all times.

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Job Advert Summary

• An opportunity has arisen at our contract for a Checker I to assist in keeping and administration, movement, packing and securing of warehouse goods. Please refer to the minimum requirements, duties and responsibilities below for further information.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric
•  1 to 2 years of experience in the same position
•  2 to 3 years in transport logistics
•  Experience in Uniflow (Advantage)
•  Prepared to work shifts, weekends and public holidays work
•  Clean criminal record
•  Must have own reliable transport to and from
•  Computer literate
•  Basic excel 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Stock Control
•  Dispatch
•  Record keeping and administration
•  System administration
•  Able to carry out all reasonable instructions from Supervisor
•  Pre loading inspection of vehicle for cleanliness and check slides closed
•  General tasks 

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Job Advert Summary
An opportunity has become available for Dispatch Supervisor to take full responsibility of the overall function of the dispatch function. To plan, coordinate and manage daily operations in the department such that work is performed effectively by those accountable and tasks are executed timeously and effectively. 

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
•  Tertiary qualification in Logistics/ Transportation Management or studying towards is an advantage
•  Operational experience
•  Administration
•  Poultry Industry expirience is an advantage 
•  2 years experience in the Transport industry in a supervisory position
•  Must be able to operate all types of trucks
•  Hands-on involvement in all areas of the business
•  Problem solving abilities Skills and Knowledge
•  Excellent communication skills on all levels
•  Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team
•  Valid Drivers License
•  Computer literate (MS Office and Outlook)

Duties & Responsibilities
Supporting and assisting Management with:

•  Handling administrative tasks and supervising and controlling driver activities
•  Briefing / debriefing of Drivers (loading and off loading)
•  Able to Schedule loads
•  Tacho and trip sheet analysis and dispatching vehicles, monitoring progress and utilization
•  Handling administrative tasks and supervising and controlling driver activities
•  Weekly and monthly Stock count
•  Supervising Loading and offloading of trucks
•  Receiving stock from production for storage
•  Chep pallet control
•  Syspro / Translution (system work for Invoicing, SCT, batching, stock monitoring et)
•  Weekend and overtime work.

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Job Advert Summary
An opportunity has become available for Dispatch Supervisor to take full responsibility of the overall function of the dispatch function. To plan, coordinate and manage daily operations in the department such that work is performed effectively by those accountable and tasks are executed timeously and effectively. 

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
•  Tertiary qualification in Logistics/ Transportation Management or studying towards is an advantage
•  Operational experience
•  Administration
•  Poultry Industry expirience is an advantage 
•  2 years experience in the Transport industry in a supervisory position
•  Must be able to operate all types of trucks
•  Hands-on involvement in all areas of the business
•  Problem solving abilities Skills and Knowledge
•  Excellent communication skills on all levels
•  Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team
•  Valid Drivers License
•  Computer literate (MS Office and Outlook)

Duties & Responsibilities
Supporting and assisting Management with:

•  Handling administrative tasks and supervising and controlling driver activities
•  Briefing / debriefing of Drivers (loading and off loading)
•  Able to Schedule loads
•  Tacho and trip sheet analysis and dispatching vehicles, monitoring progress and utilization
•  Handling administrative tasks and supervising and controlling driver activities
•  Weekly and monthly Stock count
•  Supervising Loading and offloading of trucks
•  Receiving stock from production for storage
•  Chep pallet control
•  Syspro / Translution (system work for Invoicing, SCT, batching, stock monitoring et)
•  Weekend and overtime work.