Overview
Planner Jobs in Hammarsdale at Pepkor Logistics
JOB PURPOSE:
Effective and efficient planning of a fixed fleet for both linehaul and local transport, through optimised utilisation to ensure achievement and improvement of cost, lead time and green KPI’s.
QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE
● Grade 12 / Matric
● Diploma in transport economics, supply chain, commerce (National Diploma advantageous)
● Computer literacy with MS Office essential, and exposure to transport planning, tracking and other operational systems advantageous
● Minimum 3 year working experience in an operational and planning environment within a warehouse environment.
● Strong numerical and analytical skills
● Valid Driver’s License with own transport for travel when required
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Cost:
● Optimisation of the local transport fleet (e.g. minimisation of kilometres and increased cube utilisation)
● Optimisation of crew working hours (e.g. nightshift allowances, overtime and subsistence allowances)
Planning and Scheduling:
● Efficient and effective route planning for local fleet (Tramm)
● Clients special orders (i.e. new stores openings, store closures, stock take, returns, IBT’s, revamps and on route deliveries)
● Confirm available stock volumes to create local plans daily
● Create loading schedules and determine drop order sequence
● Planning to adhere to operational limitations (e.g. Height Restriction and Limitation: 1st Drop / Last Drop)
Lead time variability:
● Ensure store frequencies are maintained according to KPI’s and monitor ageing stock
Green:
● Utilisation of vehicles to ensure that Green KPI’s are met (e.g. best optimization of routes for full utilization of vehicle)
General Admin:
● Maintain internal, external as well as service provider relationships to ensure KPI’s are met or improved
● All transport reports to be done thoroughly and timeously.
● Daily debrief sheet from transport provider to be analysed and corrective procedures put in place to minimise returns due to Pepkor Logistics
● Over and underloads to be fully investigated and root causes identified and corrective actions taken – Ops load manifests to be analysed
● Planned vs. Actual exceptions to be investigated and reported on (e.g. On route delays decision on drops / return to hub)
● Extract data from excel and Transcend to input into Tramm.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
● Competencies required: Team player; Above average Communication skills; Able to maintain confidentiality; Stress Tolerance; Planning, Organising and Control; Detail Orientation; Problem Assessment and Service Orientation
● The position requires a highly disciplined self- starter that can work independently and within a team, under pressure and meet deadlines
Pepkor Logistics strives for equal opportunity in terms of its employment equity guidelines, candidates with disability are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date of this position, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a Matric certificate and do you hold a Diploma in transport economics, supply chain, or commerce?
- Do you possess a valid Driver’s License and your own transport for travel when required?
Education:
- Diploma (Required)
Experience:
- operational and planning environment: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Planner
Company: Pepkor Logistics
Location: Hammarsdale
