Fleet Controller - - Durban

Key tasks and responsibilities:

Strong planning ability
Route trucks efficiently
Keeping customers updated regarding their orders
Preparing and presenting logistics reports to senior management.
Taking important health and safety measures to avoid quality control issues.
Help getting transporters safe loaded at majors
Monitoring fleet via telematics and camera soft wear.
Route optimization
Liaising with transporters for pricing and scheduling their loads and keeping all concerned updated.
Trip analysis and completion of scheduled paperwork that needs to be invoiced.
Assisting controllers with their work load.
Preparing drivers paperwork with stops, load release etc.
Planning Scheduling and loading of trucks
Daily speeding and tracking reports
Overseeing and managing all drivers
General fleet management
Ensuring that drivers and customers calls are answered in a timeous manner-after hours included
Briefing of drivers
Vehicle monitoring and checking for suspicious stops
Tracker and trip sheet analysis
Maintain driver discipline
Maintain truck turnaround time
Keep record of all inhouse training and arrange for days for in-house training
Issuing of warnings
Preparing of cases for hearings
Assist with getting rid of preloads and checking in with customers if they are satisfied or if they need product
Processing of drivers leave and managing fleet to ensure there are enough drivers to trucks

Requirements:

Matric
Preferably newly acquired diploma in logistics
Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
Knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications (Word / Excel / PowerPoint), in particular Excel
Must be computer literate
Excellent communication skills
Must be able to think on your feet
Goal-driven, no time wasters
Team-player
Able to work and thrive under pressure
To go the extra mile
Honest, loyal, reliable, and trustworthy.
A Can-do attitude.
A problem solver
Team player.
Self-motivated.
Operationally a hands-on person.
Ability to work under pressure and deliver accurate work within a deadline driven environment.
Ability to multitask.
Be independent and pro-active.
Time management skills.
Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with individuals at all levels of the organisation.
Ability to take the initiative.
Be able to take responsibility
Positive mindset.