Job Purpose
To sequence daily distribution routes, manage physical fleet departures, and execute delivery driver debriefs to guarantee optimal fleet utilization and cold-chain compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Utilize routing software to plan and optimize daily delivery drop-sequences based on truck load limitations and customer receiving times.
Coordinate with the warehouse floor to ensure picking lines stage pallets to match the delivery sequence.
Issue trip sheets, delivery documentation, cash bags, and diesel cards to the driving team before fleet departure.
Monitor delivery fleet progress in real-time via GPS vehicle tracking, troubleshooting breakdowns or delays dynamically.
Debrief drivers on return to verify signed proof-of-deliveries (PODs), return crates, and cash collections.
Requirements
Qualifications & Requirements
Grade 12 (Matric); a tertiary certificate or diploma in Logistics, Transport Management, or Supply Chain is preferred.
2+ years of routing, transport planning, or dispatch coordination experience in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent proficiency in vehicle tracking interfaces, routing software, and logistics ERP systems.
Ability to work highly flexible shift rotations (including early mornings and late nights).