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Fleet controller Jobs in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa at NeXL – Transport made simple
Title: Fleet controller
Company: NeXL – Transport made simple
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Company Description
NeXL – Transport made simple is a platform revolutionizing the container transport industry in South Africa. With a focus on connecting transporters, providing real-time visibility, and optimizing resource utilization, NeXL offers a modern solution to the traditional supply chain challenges in the region.
Job Summary:
Join our dynamic team as a Fleet Controller, where your enthusiasm, self-driven nature, and expertise in supply chain or logistics management will play a pivotal role in executing customer plans seamlessly. As a Fleet Controller, you will be responsible for coordinating with transport expeditors, communicating with drivers and customers, and ensuring the efficient execution of planned volumes. We are seeking a dedicated and dependable individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities and Duties:
–Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Receive and execute the volume plans provided by customer planners.
–Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Collaborate with transporter expeditors to ensure an adequate fleet is available for planned volumes
–Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Utilize transport plans to facilitate the execution of work.
–Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Coordinate with transport expeditors to optimize fleet deployment.
–Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Communicate effectively with drivers and customers to relay information and updates.
–Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Address any issues or changes promptly to ensure smooth operations.
–Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Track trucks throughout their shifts, ensuring timely and efficient execution.
–Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Monitor progress and address deviations from the plan as needed.
Qualifications and Requirements:
–Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Enthusiastic and self-driven individual.
–Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
–Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Ability to think on one’s feet and make quick decisions.
–Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Maintaining composure and demonstrating calmness under pressure.
–Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Respects others and fosters a positive working environment.
–Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Dedication and dependability.
Key Competencies:
–Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Communication Skills: Clearly and concisely convey information to drivers, customers, and team members.
–Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Problem-Solving: Ability to think on one’s feet and find solutions to challenges that may arise during execution.
–Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Stress Management: Maintain composure and demonstrate calmness under pressure, ensuring operational efficiency.
–Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with transport expeditors and other team members to achieve common goals.
–Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Adaptability: Adjust to changes in plans or unexpected situations to ensure successful execution.
–Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Time Management: Efficiently track and monitor truck movements, ensuring timely deliveries.
Reporting Structure:
The Fleet Controller will report to the Operations Manager.
Application Instructions:
To apply, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience to [email protected]
Contact Information:
For any inquiries about this position, please contact Michael Walbrugh at [email protected] or phone 073 955 5515.