Contract Manager IUnitrans

Minimum Requirements    

•  Degree or Diploma in Road Transport or Logistics or a Degree in Management with financial electives
•  5-7 years experience in a Logistics and Supply Chain management environment
•  1-2 Years for the most complex task (strategic planning focuses on the next year's activities
•  Knowledge of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
•  Experience in ad-hoc / open market logistics
•  Knowledge of fuel management
•  Knowledge of equipment maintenance management
•  General knowledge of the operations and configurations of mechanical vehicles
•  Knowledge of general expense management / budgeting
•  Management and commuication skills
•  Sound knowledge of policies and procedures in supply chain and logistics management
•  Human resources management skills
•  Knowledge of Company Disciplinary and Grievance procedures
•  Knowledge of recruitment and disciplinary procedures
•  Relevant written and verbal contracts / service level agreements
•  National Bargaining Council Agreements
•  Sales Orientated

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Effective management of operational processes and contracts/service
•  Develop and maintain procedures which relate to day to day operational requirements
•  Ensure proper routing of deliveries and scheduling of vehicles to achieve delivery targets as per customer requirements
•  Vehicle downtime is monitored, controlled and kept to a minimum
•  Monitor fleet constantly to ensure
•  Vehicle, driver and cargo security
•  Optimal usage of fuel
•  No unnecessary route deviation
•  Ensure adherence to procedures pertaining to
•  Loading and offloading procedures (as per client requirements)
•  Safety and security standards
•  Optimal allocations of vehicles and staff
•  Timeous vehicle inspection
•  Identify, implement and maintain site/ depot specific requirements as per legislation, policy and customer requirements
•  Manage and control vehicle hire and maintenance Attend to and manage
•  Tyre tracking and scraping requirements
•  Tyre costs, quality. Suppliers agreement
•  Tyre management system Effective customer relationship management
•  Undertake effective client relationship management
•  Including client entertainment when necessary
•  Audit the quality of service provided through personal interaction with the customer on an ongoing basis and timeous corrective action is taken when required
•  Monitoring and measuring Management of financial and administration requirements
•  Monitor and Manage costs
•  Undertake accurate and timeous forecasting
•  Screen all suppliers by comparing costs, quality products and BEE
•  Authorize and submit cash book payments so that the costs are correctly allocated
•  Report weekly on projects contract revenue, kilometers and profits
•  Monitor and reconcile
•  Daily kilometers travelled
•  Monitoring fuel
•  Rectify problematic vehicle or drivers
•  Report on performance of the contact on a monthly basis
•  Manage and control all assets that are acquired and disposed of according to the relevant procedure and ensure accurate recording Management of safety, health, environment and quality
•  Manage housekeeping, safety and quality by ensuring that all housekeeping audits are conducted regularly and that corrective action is taken if required. This includes
•  Condition of the vehicle
•  Appearance of drivers
•  Appearance of offices
•  Manage accidence and insurance
•  Ensure accident report keeping system is maintained
•  Safety and security orientation
•  Implement and manage an effective SHEQ system addressing all safety risks Effective management of human resources
•  Effective Performance management
•  Develop performance standards
•  Measure performance accordingly for each position
•  Conduct Performance Reviews and evaluate performance on a regular basis
•  Coach and provide feedback on possible areas that can be developed or rectified
•  Correct performance when required and discuss problem areas and discuss possible actions that can be undertaken
•  Ensure effective record keeping by maintaining personal files for all subordinates
•  Develop a Workplace Skills Plan by assessing the development and training required by subordinates
•  Undertake purposeful recruitment as per operational requirements in line with Recruitment Procedures
•  Ensure that planned progress is made in terms of the Employment Equity Plan
•  Monitor employees remuneration and benefits and compare the monthly staff costs with budgeted allocations
•  Grievance
•  Human resources report monthly