Senior System Specialist, Transport, Contract Logistics

Location: Kempton Park
Job Posting Title: System Specialist, Transport, Contract Logistics 
Time Type: Full Time

Tertiary Qualification(s)
Essential: 

• Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or related field. 
  Preferred
• Certification or practical experience in TMS, SCE, WMS, ERP, EDI, API integration, SQL, reporting, or enterprise logistics systems

Additional Computer Skills 
Essential

• Ability to analyse system transactions and troubleshoot data issues using SQL or equivalent query tools.
• Understanding of EDI integrations EDIFACT, XML, ANSI X12, API based exchanges
•  Ability to interpret interface logs, system messages and integration failures.
• Experience configuring transport rates, tariffs, rating engines, or freight settlement processes within a TMS environment
• Advanced Excel for data analysis
• Visio for process mapping and solution documentation 

Job-related Requirements:
Essential Experience  

• Minimum 5 years' experience supporting enterprise logistics or supply chain systems
•  Minimum 3 years' experience configuring and supporting Transportation Management Systems (TMS) or Supply Chain Execution (SCE) platforms
• Experience leading customer and carrier onboarding projects
• Experience managing system integrations and data exchanges between multiple business partners
• Experience facilitating SIT, UAT and production deployment activities
•  Experience working with technical vendors, software providers and business stakeholders.
• Experience with carrier buy-rate and customer sell-rate configuration. 
  Preferred Experience
• Experience with transport rating engines and tariff management.
• Experience with freight settlement and transport billing processes

ADDED ADVANTAGES FOR THIS ROLE

Advanced Excel for data analysis

Advanced Excel for data analysis

• Visio for process mapping and solution documentation 
• Experience in multi-client / 3PL / 4PL logistics environments
•  Exposure to global governance frameworks
•  TMS implementation or onboarding experience
•  Automation or process standardisation experience
• Working with technical vendors / offshore or global IT teams

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE e.g.  brief introduction to the role
The role serves as the local subject matter expert for transport systems, integrations, transport rating structures and solution configuration within the DSV Contract Logistics transport environment.

Accountable for the validation, configuration, implementation, support and continuous optimisation of transport system solutions across the DSV Contract Logistics environment. This includes customer and carrier onboarding, transport rating and charging structures, system integrations, solution enhancements, and the application of global standards and best practices
The role is further responsible for the design, coordination, implementation and support of integrations between DSV, customers, carriers and third-party technology providers.

The role is responsible for supporting, maintaining and enhancing transport and supply chain execution systems, with a strong focus on partner integrations, system configuration, implementation delivery, issue resolution, testing, reporting and continuous improvement across transport and logistics operations.

The incumbent acts as the primary local business-facing contact for system-related incidents, requests and enhancements, while working closely with operations, customers, carriers, vendors and global IT teams to ensure solutions are stable, scalable, commercially accurate and aligned to business requirements.

The role also leads the systems workstream for customer and carrier implementations, including requirements gathering, solution validation, integration coordination, testing, deployment and post-implementation support

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 
1.    Systems Support & Incident Resolution

• Receive, validate, investigate, and resolve system incidents and support tickets
• Act as local business-facing point of contact for system support and escalations
• Coordinate with internal and external support providers to resolve issues

2.    Implementations, Testing & Releases

• Lead the systems workstream for customer and carrier implementations
• Gather, validate and document business and technical requirements
• Participate in solution design, validate proposed solutions and configure transport systems in accordance with approved business and technical requirements
• Facilitate SIT, UAT, deployment and hypercare activities
• Coordinate implementation activities between business, customers, carriers, vendors and global IT

3.    Integrations, Reporting & Configuration

• Lead the onboarding, testing, deployment and support of integrations between DSV, customers, carriers and third-party providers
•  Analyse business requirements and define interface specifications and data mapping requirements
• Design, coordinate, test and support EDI integrations EDIFACT, XML, ANSI X12, API based exchanges
• Investigate and resolve integration failures and data exchange issues
• Configure and maintain system business rules, transport master data and operational parameters
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

4.    Transport Rating, Commercial Configuration & Billing

• Configure and maintain carrier buy-rate and customer sell-rate structures
• Configure transport tariffs, fuel surcharge models, accessorial charges and pricing rules
• Validate rating calculations and ensure commercial accuracy of transport solutions
• Support transport billing, freight settlement and cost allocation processes
• Support solution design, pricing validation and implementation activities.

5.    Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve transport system functionality, automation, integration performance and operational efficiency
• Lead root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions for recurring system and integration issues.

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you. 

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.

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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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