Job Description

Route Controller (Day Shift) - Cape TownOur client, a transport and logistics company, is looking for a Route Controller (Day Shift) to join their team in the Kraaifontein area.Overall The role will be responsible primarily for Primary distribution risk management, live route tracking and execution management. Additional to this, the role will be responsible for fulfilling a support function for Secondary distribution business units. Part of this role's responsibilities will be tracking of routes, alert management, exception management and escalation, expediting, trending & analysis, communication with drivers and depot's and should play an integral part in improving the productivity of operational teams.Responsibilities:Daily, Live Execution Management of all routes for assigned Business Unit (BU)Route Execution & Tracking:Live visibility and tracking of all routes within the BU on Cella TrackTracking and investigation of all xe2x80x9cLatexe2x80x9d routesTracking Route Compliance, Planned vs Actual KM and Planned vs Actual TATAlert & Exception Management:Managing Risk alertsAcknowledgement & Resolution of Alert pop-ups on Cella for applicable BUDriver communication and relationshipDriving corrective action with driverEnsure correct escalation processes are being followedMaster Data:Be aware and keep log of all master data or system issues that might cause inaccurate route trackingFull understanding of all Control Tower master data fieldsKPI Management:Taking full accountability for KPIxe2x80x99s and contributing towards the improvement of these as part of the Route Compliance dashboard, including all KPIxe2x80x99s (Pro-active response to all risk alerts, leading to incident prevention)Reporting:Excellent assessment, analysing and evaluation capabilities (Reporting & Insights).Check Route Compliance, pick up KPI exceptions, fix and escalate where required.End-of-shift report to CT Manager.Personal Development:Responsible for own development to increase own competencies for the position function and future leadership growth opportunities.Qualifications and Experience RequirementsMatric or equivalentAdvanced Studies (Tertiary Diploma/Degree) advantageousMinimum of 2 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in operations in transport environment.Computer Literacy (MS Office, Outlook)Specific industry experience beneficial.Experience with the functionality of TMS systemsNon-negotiable: Own reliable transport to accommodate night shift hours.Displaying a clear interest in transportation.Must be able to work night shift, weekends, and public holidays.Computer literacy: Execution Management on a technological Platform, Microsoft OfficeExcellent communication skills (English, verbal and written).The position in based in the head-office.Location: KraaifonteinSalary: R15 000-R18 000Starting date: As soon as possible.Please apply online if you meet the above-mentioned requirements.Please assume that your application was unsuccessful If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks.

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