Role Outline
As the Transport Executor within our logistics
operations, you will be responsible for the efficient planning, execution, and
coordination of transportation activities. Your role is vital in ensuring the
timely and cost-effective movement of goods, maintaining compliance with regulations,
and optimizing the overall performance of our transportation network.
Responsibilities
Manage
customer database – by building the best routes for our dedicated fleet.
Proactively
identify and address issues related to transportation, such as delays, route
changes, or unforeseen challenges.
Efficiently
plan transportation routes to optimize delivery schedules and minimize transit
times.
Implement
effective problem-solving strategies to minimize disruptions and maintain
service levels.
Increase
customer service levels.
Coordinate
with drivers, carriers, and logistics partners to ensure timely and accurate
execution of transport plans.
Collaborate
with regulatory bodies and internal teams to address compliance issues and
implement corrective measures.
Monitor
key performance indicators (KPIs) related to transportation efficiency, on-time
delivery, and cost-effectiveness.
Analyze
performance data to identify trends, assess operational effectiveness, and
recommend improvements.
Negotiate
contracts and terms to optimize service levels and control costs.
Cultivate
and maintain strong relationships with carriers, vendors, and transportation
service providers.
Move
customers and orders between routes.
Master
routes to be maintained, individually optimized.
Ensure
compliance with transportation regulations, safety standards, and documentation
requirements.
Maintain
clear and effective communication with drivers, ensuring they have all
necessary information and support during transit.
Be
actively involved in and support change initiatives.
Manage –
plan and utilize all internal resources to ensure maximum productivity.
Liaise
with all levels of management in FMCG environment.
Equipment
cares to ensure GPS units are kept in good working order.
Maintain
excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
To work
within operating areas as determined by management and the needs of the
business.
Follow
standard operating procedures and safe working practices.
To ensure
that all documentation is accounted for and completed as per instruction.
Maintain
cooperation with dispatch to ensure correct information is gathered for
reporting purposes.
Complete
daily allocation sheet, correctly, accurately and timeously.
Report
discrepancies to Transport Manager.
Record
daily information of trip sheets collected from Dispatch Clerks.
Conduct
all communication in a polite professional manner which promotes respect,
goodwill and trust.
Keep work
areas tidy, safe and neat at all times.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s
degree/Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Proven
experience of 3 years in transportation operations, with a focus on execution
and coordination.
Strong
organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge
of transportation regulations, safety standards, and compliance requirements.
Familiarity
with transportation management systems (TMS) and route optimization tools.
Excellent
communication skills both verbally and written must be able to convince others.
Ability
to handle large transport networks in near real time.
Strong
organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability
to review and analyze results, report on findings.
