CONTRACT MANAGER – FM1853

at  Farm Manager SA

Durban Area – KwaZulu Natal: An opportunity has arisen for a high calibre Contract Manager to Manage financial and administration requirements as well as tyre tracking and costs within a Warehouse environment.
Please review the minimum requirements, duties and responsibilities below for further information about the position

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Degree or Diploma in Road Transport/Logistics/Warehousing/ Degree in Management with financial electives
• 5-7 years’ experience in a Logistics and Supply Chain management environment and Warehousing Distribution
• 5 Years PLUS for the most complex task (strategic planning focuses on the next year’s activities
• Knowledge of Logistics and Supply Chain Management and Warehousing Management
• Experience in ad-hoc / open market logistics/Warehousing
• 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 communication 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 (Road Freight)

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
• 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

Effective management of operational processes and contracts/service

• Develop and maintain procedures which relate to day to day operational requirements.
• Working on the Warehouse Management System
• Inventory Management
• 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
• 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
• Tyre management system