Transport Analyst

at  Clicks Group Limited

POSITION SUMMARY

Industry: Distribution, Transport & Logistics
Job category: Transport, Logistics and Freight
Location: Western Cape
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market related
EE position: Yes

INTRODUCTION

Clicks is looking for a Transport Analyst to analyse and monitor all aspects of transport including Transport Management System, last mile service delivery, including but not limited to supplier relationships, operational requirement, creating efficiencies through routing and scheduling and administration functions in line with service requirements. The transport analyst will focus on the critical internal processes that will have the greatest impact on customer satisfaction and achieving the Groups’ financial objectives. Based in Montague Gardens Distribution Centre.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Job Related Knowledge

Essential

• Distribution management experience, preferably in a temperature-controlled environment
• Knowledge of warehouse and transportation governance and compliance procedures
• Basic financial knowledge skills cost control, budgets, and income

Desirable

• Good knowledge of transportation networks in South Africa and preferably cross border, routes, and network
• Trend Analysis system integration experience

Job Related Skills

Essential

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills
• Solid knowledge of warehouse and distribution operational procedures
• Manage budgets, costs, productivity, and timeliness targets
• Good knowledge of distribution routing practices
• Planning and organising
• Attention to detail
• Deciding and initiating
• Presentation skills
• Negotiating skill
• Organising and communication skills
• Compliance and governance skills
• Leading and supervising skills
• Deadline Driven
• Coping under extreme pressure environment

Desirable

• Budgets forecasting, income, and costs savings initiatives withing distributions and transport system
• Reporting and maintain metrics and analyse data to assess performance and implement improvements

Job Experience

Essential

• Minimum 5- 8 experience in logistics, outbound, operational distribution related environment, of which 4 years should be in management
• Understanding of routing and scheduling networks systems
• Code 8 drivers’ licence

Desirable

• 10 years experience in transportation systems network systems and 5-8 years should be in management
• Large Fleet Management handling within SA and cross border.

Education

Essential

• Matric Certificate
• Relevant degree/diploma in Transport/supply chain/ warehousing or similar

Please refer the Job description for details