Dispatch Supervisor

Description:

Our client, a manufacturer and supplier of building material to the retail and construction industry, is seeking a Dispatch Supervisor to join their team. The main purpose of this role is to oversee the daily operations of the logistics department, including managing transportation, dispatch activities, inventory control, and distribution. Managing workload, planning and ensuring cost-effective logistics operations.

Location: Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha

Job type: On-site

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end trucking operations, which include, the loading and offloading of raw materials, finished products (bagged or bulk), packaging and pallets.
• Manage Dispatch Clerks
• Training all new staff.
• Ensure correct stock and quantities are loaded in accordance with picking slips.
• Ensure stock is loaded using FIFO principles.
• Manage Pallet return book and reporting.
• Manage Vehicle inspections and service history.
• Ensure all trucks are strapped and tarped.
• Regular stock counts and reporting as required.
• Assist with investigating damages and report accordingly to minimise/eliminate damages.
• Ensure weekly weighbridge tests are conducted and reported on accordingly.
• Flag Overweight loads immediately and report
• Handle internal and external queries and resolve any discrepancies timeously.
• Bag and Bulk TAT Reports.
• Ensure stock is being packed, labelled stored/packed in the correct manner for batch identification and stock counts.
• Ensure logbook is completed and checked.
• Scheduling loads and collection of pallets in advance.
• Issues Forklift Drivers with work scope for the shift, ensuring they are well informed and have set tasks.
• Ensuring checklists are completed and checked, so that issues are reported immediately.
• Housekeeping

  Minimum Requirements

  • Senior Certificate
  • Diploma in Logistics and Supply Management / Relevant Diploma in Commerce.
  • Min of 2 years in a management or similar role.
  • Min of 1 - 2 years working experience in Cement or similar Manufacturing environment.

    Skills Required

    • Customer service orientated
    • Excellent communication skills.
    • Computer skills (word, excel, PowerPoint)

      If you meet the above criteria, we invite you to apply directly to the advertisement. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks of application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful