Phakisa Holdings is currently seeking a Logistics Scheduler in the Sandton area. The purpose of this position is to transform customer order requirements into daily delivery requirements into optimized and executable transportation and delivery schedules using the TMS system across all market streams (Retail, Commercial and Wholesale Marketing). Optimization objectives include minimizing cost while improving customer service through improved vehicle utilisation and route selection, taking all constraints into consideration. Tofacilitate engagements with internal and external stakeholders in order to identify, analyze and implement mitigations and continuous improvement opportunities for the operation. The Scheduler is responsible for analyzing, interpret and translating LC4 standard reports and KPIs into useful information that can be used to initiate continuous improvement interventions. Review Demand received from the DC. Ensure that all the applicable constrains have been taken into consideration within the TMS system Validate the generated schedule, on compartment level, to ensure that it is optimal. Make relevant manual adjustments if required. Monitoring, performance utilizing leading and lagging indicators through various daily, weekly and monthly reports and applying the required corrective actions. Execute replenishment plan and ensure that the suggested orders from the replenishment tool are valid as per the defined criteria. Identify optimization opportunities by challenging business rules and operating parameters. Ensure that the schedule is aligned with safety rules, business rules and scheduling parameters. Load planning, transport allocation and volume checks. Communicate preliminary schedule as per the time deadlines and address any changes submitted by the Logistics Department before publishing the final schedule. Monitor and ensure that contractors and customer transporters confirm pick up for the allocated slots and adhere to the slots. Update the delivery details on the TMS system for instances where the delivery slots are different from the booked or allocated slots. Manage stakeholder relationships through constant communication on service status; conduct continuous improvement by facilitating effective root-cause analysis; and provide prompt feedback to stakeholders with regards to incident resolution. Initiate creation of shipments for deliveries on the optimised schedule. Grade 12 Computer Skils B. Com Logistics and Transport Management or Similar 3 years (Logistics Scheduling) or (Dispatch and Expediting Control. Understanding/Experience with Linear Programming or a Transportation Planning Tool Behavioural (BC) |Technical (TC) |Leadership (LC) BC_Optimizes Work Processes BC_Communicates Effectively TC_Process Safety / Environmental TC_Transporting Loads TC_Traffic and Vehicle Planning BC_Customer Focus BC_Plans and Aligns TC_Logistics Interfaces BC_Balances Stakeholders TC_Logistics Administration and Analysis R209.01 Per Hour Apply Now

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