Logistics Controller

Job Advert Summary

BTT Richards Bay is currently recruiting for a motivated and experienced Logistics Controller to join the Logistics Department

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To ensure the effective and efficient capturing, posting and control of all operational activities on sites which affect stock. This includes shipping activities, drumming activities, road activities, rail activities and transfers.

Minimum Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 with Mathematics.
• Relevant Diploma or Degree in Supply chain management / Logistics.
• 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Customs clearing experience is advantageous.
• Experience in liquid bulk storage/sites and shipping operations advantageous

Duties and Responsibilities

JOB SPECIFICATION:

• Dispatch and print movement reports.
• Check tank planning for sufficient ullage and update tank densities regularly.
• Capture dips, ATG readings and report significant losses/gains which include filing dip certificates for audits daily.
• Maintain adequate stationery supplies.
• Verify and send documents to Logistics Administrator.
• Maintain customer communications and submit regular customer stock reports.
• Prepare losses & gains report for weekly meetings.
• Manage tank bar/unbar per operations plan.
• Interact with internal stakeholders on orders.
• Confirm before ship dips prior to line filling and report any discrepancies to relevant departments for investigation
• Send and review P201’s to relevant departments timely.
• Ensure shipping documents adhere to procedures.
• Match site gauging/shipping quantities to Bill of Lading.
• Collaborate on vessel loading calculations, report discrepancies.
• Investigate ship vs. shore differences.
• Obtain customer approval for parcels exceeding tolerances.
• Ensure all transfers have a TBD posted.
• Create, vet, and verify road truck orders against system reports.
• Monitor vehicle status, reporting delays to RBI Logistics Supervisor and ensure effective shift handovers.
• Manage drums, track statistics.
• Send weighbridge tickets and EDI documents to customers as needed.
• Amend orders for tank numbers, references, and transporters as required.
• Dispatch daily open orders to customers and VSR reports on request.
• Maintain driver and carrier information, including PDP and induction data.
• Manage slop drums and log daily drum/IBC entries in SAP.
• Comply with SOPs/ISO and assist with SAP I.T changes as necessary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of Bidvest Tank Terminal Standards.
• Ability to Communicate effectively in English. (written and verbal).
• Detailed knowledge of SAP, EDI System, vehicle monitoring system and fuel Facs.
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise tasks.
• Good problem-solving skills as well as ability to multi-task.
• High levels of integrity and confidentiality.
• Familiar with tank farm engineering and operational techniques, standards, procedures, processes and policies.
• Excellent knowledge of BTT plant operations, shunting, inventory management, safety and security procedures.
• Understanding of Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements.