- Northern Cape
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Agriculture Logistics
- Reference: 105961
Vacancy Details
Employer: VKB Group
Introduction
VKB Milling (Pty) Ltd is one of four subsidiaries of VKB Agri Processors (Pty) Ltd, the agri-processing division of the VKB Group. The VKB Group is a significant role player in the agricultural industry in South Africa and strives, through best practices, continuous improvement and world-class operations, to add meaningful value to the industry.
VKB Milling (Pty) Ltd operates white maize mills in Mokopane and Louis Trichardt in Limpopo, and Mashishing in Mpumalanga, a wheat mill in Frankfort in the Free State as well as a maize mill in Christiana and a Wheat Mill in Modderrivier in the Northern Cape.
The company offers employees the opportunity to utilise and develop their skills and knowledge in a challenging and rewarding work environment.
Job FunctionThe Logistics and Distribution Manager is responsible for the effective coordination and planning of the transport schedule with Transport Contractors according to the daily production- and order schedule. The optimisation of loads, routes and personnel are essential to the success of this position whilst keeping up with the production and order demands.
Requirements
- Grade 12 certificate and candidates with a relevant tertiary qualification in Logistics - or Supply Chain Management will enjoy preference.
- Minimum of 5 years Logistic Management experience within the FMCG environment.
- MS Office Package with a strong focus on Excel
- Code 8 Driver's License
- Clear Criminal Record
- Good administration skills
- Daily planning and scheduling of VKB Milling transport needs with external Transport Contractors according to orders as well as plant and product availability.
- Scheduling drivers and fleet in advance to optimise loads, routes and personnel productivity.
- Working with the production department to ensure orders get out in time
- Improve on the efficiency of the fleet by optimal load scheduling and communication with Transport Contractors.
- Drive down cost by ensuring proper negotiation of transport costs and by keeping record of fleet efficiency, fuel consumption per vehicle.
- Communicate with external contractors to ensure the timeous delivery of feed.
- Ongoing communication with departments within the business, personnel, marketers, clients, drivers and contractors to give feedback with regards to deliveries.
Skills
- Negotiation
- Persuasive communication
- Strong customer focus
- Ability to work under pressure
- People management
- Planning and scheduling
- Strong analytical ability
- Conflict management skills
- Problem solving skills.
- Computer skills.
- Planning
- Good administration skills
Other Information
- The company can expire jobs at any time at their own discretion.
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- VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. VKB Group’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to VKB Group’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. VKB Group actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities
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About VKB Group
VKB is a South African agricultural enterprise with the unique vision to focus on alliances with industry related stakeholders. These alliances have developed into the dynamic utilisation of a wide range of agricultural value chain solutions.
Producers in the area in which we conduct business, own and control the VKB Group. Our strategy therefore remains focused on keeping the company as an authentic agricultural producer business, which could also add value for a broader base of general consumers.
The VKB Group continues to capitalize on its rich heritage of almost 100 years by applying the sound cooperative principles of the past. These principles ensure that any association with the Group remains a valuable experience, not only for its shareholders, but also for its suppliers, employees and customers.
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