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Location: Forestry Saiccor Customer Services Centre
Department: Forestry Management
We are hiring! We're on the lookout for a Transport Controller t o track and monitor vehicles on an electronic system, enabling the control of risk and the safety of drivers as well as ensuring client satisfaction through the on-time and in-full delivery of loads. To coordinate and expedite the off-loading of products at delivery points, contributing to the on-time delivery of transportation services and client satisfaction
As a Transport Controller you will be responsible for: Execute the daily route plan through live/integrated vehicle tracking for all site vehicles against the plan at an optimal level Raise and escalate trip deviation against a plan to Transport Planner and ensure that all events are governed by tracking procedure Liaise constantly with customers to optimise delivery schedules and lower the transport cost base through the reduction of turnaround times Measure on time delivery and turnaround time and reporting of deviations at a customer level on an hourly, daily, weekly and monthly basis Ensure that vehicle security procedures are followed Communicate all failed deliveries and ensure that a unique reference is issued to the driver to be presented at the point of debrief Submit accurate daily reporting for Transport Planner prior to routing session to ensure that returns can be optimally included into the next day's plan Monitor and control driver behaviour and improve by managing key driver events and escalate to Transport Planner Ensure that the tracking system is accurately maintained to enable management of planned vs. actual routes through the optimisation of customer locations enabling > 96% customer/market order Track all vehicles electronically and ensure that all non-tracked vehicles are explained daily Capture every trip on relevant platforms i.e. Quartex and MixTelematics Re-plan, update, and communicate to relevant stakeholders as trip plans change Update, edit and communicate variations and changes on various platforms i.e Quartex and MixTelematics Handover daily shift and update to all stakeholders Report on detailed variance to the original plan with reasons and action plans Log off communications between stakeholders for every shift What are we looking for? Grade 12 Diploma in Transport and/or equivalent advantageous Up to 5 years' experience Planning experience advantageous Fluent in isiZulu and English MS Office and a good working knowledge of MS Excel What's in it for you? Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence. Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi. Opportunities to travel (dependent on upon the role). Market leading leave benefits. Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At Sappi, we encourage and support vaccination.
ABOUT SAPPISappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.
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