Branch Manager, Operations, Road Logistics

DSV - Global transport and logistics
In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers.  Read more at www.dsv.com 

Location: ZAF - Kempton Park, Serengeti Blvd (DSV Park Gauteng)
Job Posting Title: Branch Manager, Operations, Road Logistics 
Time Type: Full Time

Main Purpose of the Role

To manage the staff, clients and deliverables of the branch ensuring that it is aligned with the overall objectives of the organization and the resources are fully utilized to ensure optimal delivery of services to our clients.

Ensure the branch is operating within agreed budget and monthly reporting on any variances to senior management.

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12 / Matric - non negotiable

Diploma / BComm / PG Diploma in Logistics (or related) will be an added advantage 

5 year experience in the Logistics and Road Transport environment

5 year previous business and or operational management experience

Sales, Operational, HR and IR (BCEA, LRA ) knowledge is essential

Must have a valid, unendorsed Code 08 drivers license

Must have own reliable transport

Be able to work overtime / shifts should it be needed

Flexible to travel 

Skills and Competencies

Excellent admin skills required

Excellent commnunication skills required (both written and verbal)

Ability to work in cross-functional teams

Ability to do MS Excel Spreadsheets with Pivot Tables, charts and formulas

Duties and Responsibilities

To manage the delivery of the organizations objectives through communication, measurement and motivation of the staff 
To interface with shared functions ensuring continued cooperation and interactions with these functions 
To manage and deliver on clients commitments based on local, national and global strategy 
To manage cost and productivity within the branch ensuring that efficiency and effectiveness is at the order of the day 
To ensure compliance to internal and external controls and other KPI’s set at global and local level 
To deliver on the bottom line budget commitment to ensure that the business unit budget is met 
To identify opportunities and risks within the business that may impact the business environment and ability to deliver to shareholder commitments 
Managing people’s performance and growth to create a sustainable business environment 
Adherence to deadlines and schedules
Managing and controlling resources and risk management. 
Administrative duties relevant to the position
Interacting with customers at all levels – in person and telephonically
Maintain existing systems processes and controls with continuous improvement
 

Operational Performance: 
Actively managing daily operational performance to consistently achieve performance metric targets 
Delivering on client and internal requirements
Internal stakeholder communication management, ensure agreed to meetings, conference calls and forums are planned and conducted internally as agreed to by all stakeholders, this is an ongoing requirement
Customer dissatisfaction process, analyze failures with regards to deliveries, client complaints, damages etc to determine root cause and corrective actions 
 

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should an external candidate not hear from us within four (4) weeks following their application, they should consider their application unsuccessful. Strictly fair and non-discriminatory selection procedures will be followed. We use Affirmative Action (AA) measures in an endeavor to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups. Where possible, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and in line with DSV’s Employment Equity plans. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time. 

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