Assistant Contract Manager

Unitrans designs, implements and manages bespoke supply chain solutions. Our services include transportation, warehousing, mining and agricultural services, freight forwarding and clearing, and supply chain consulting. Unitrans is a subsidiary of KAP Industrial Holdings Limited; an investment company with a portfolio of diverse manufacturing and consumer businesses.

Job Advert Summary

An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Contract Manager to be responsible for the administration handling, despatch and transportation from loading to the final delivery point as per customer's requirement.

To support the contract management process within an organization. They will work closely with the Contract Manager or other members of the legal team to ensure the smooth execution and administration of contracts.

Initiates, plans, co-ordinates, motivates and supervises the operational activities in a division of the terminal/depot which could despatch its product by rail, road and pipeline.

Ensures that all customers receive efficient, timeous deliveries of products/goods.

Plans, executes, supervises and controls all the activities connected with the transportation of finished goods from the point of final order assembly at the depot, to customers in the correct quality, quantity, time and condition so as to ensure the depot operates at maximum efficiency.

Liaises closely with immediate superior.

Minimum Requirements

Matric with a relevant tertiary qualification in Logistics / Road Transport Management .

Must be computer literate with a good working knowledge of Word and Excel packages.

3-5 year senior supervisory experience essential and experience in the Fuel industry advantageous.

Knowledge of relevant Labour Relations legislation and procedures.

Relevant Road Traffic Legislation knowledge.

Interpersonal Skills with special emphasis on Industrial relations.

Excellent customer service skills

Duties & Responsibilities

Ensure that the business meets the set KPI's as per client Service Level Agreement ( SLA)

Ensure timeous loading and despatching of distribution plans

Ensure increased efficiency through integrating FMCG system into SAP.

Maximise vehicle utilisation

Manage and control the budgeting process, revenue and costs as per the relevant company procedures

Manage vehicle operations, vehicle maintenance and meet set production requirements

Monitor and manage workplace discipline and employee relations

Implement, manage and monitor group SHEQ strategy

Effectively manage client relations

Submit monthly reports to Head Office as required