Scheduler – Kraaifontein.
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Job Title: Scheduler
Location: Kraaifontein
Job Type: Full-time
Industry: Fuel and Lubricants
Experience: At least 5 years in the Petrochemical Industry & in a scheduling + supervisory capacity
Education: Recommended: UJ Certificate in Logistics / National Diploma / Degree in Logistics.
Job Description:
We're looking for a highly organised and proactive Operations Supervisor to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in operations, outstanding communication skills and proven experience within the petrochemical and lubricants industry. This role is crucial to ensuring smooth daily operations, team coordination and the efficient delivery of our products and services.
Key Responsibilities:
-Supervising a team of bulk fuel drivers
- Being able to work under pressure
- Punctuality & leading by example
- Monitoring supply & offloading points to ensure safe and speedy turnaround of fleet.
- Briefing & debriefing of drivers
- Coaching of drivers on driving behaviours
- Ensuring drivers adhere to and abide by the company’s policies and procedures
- Incident fact gathering of data & timeous reporting to management
- Understanding how to plan and optimize routes to minimize transit times, reduce fuel consumption and lower emissions.
- Ensuring records are kept up to date for internal and external audits
- Familiarity with scheduling algorithms and techniques, such as first-come-first-served, earliest-deadline-first and priority scheduling.
- Understanding the challenges and complexities of vehicle routing problems, including capacity constraints, time windows and traffic patterns.
- Knowledge of relevant transportation regulations, such as hours of service, weight and size limits and hazardous materials transportation.
- Familiarity with GPS tracking and telematics systems, including their capabilities and limitations.
- Understanding of dispatch and logistics software, including their features and functionality.
- Knowledge of real-time traffic management systems and their ability to optimize routes and reduce congestion.
Requirements:
- Essential: At least 5 years relevant petrochemical experience (Bulk fuel - Petrol & Diesel).
- Essential: At least 5 years’ experience in a scheduling position
- Recommended: UJ Certificate in Logistics or National Diploma or Degree in Logistics.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong Planning and Organising skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work shifts and on weekends
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work with a leading fuel company.
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
- Professional development opportunities.
How to Apply:
If you’re passionate about logistics and ready for a new challenge, please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line “Scheduler.”
Equal Opportunities Employer:
Moov Energy (Pty) Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
Note: The salary range may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and industry standards.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
