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Sappi Southern Africa

Forestry Saiccor Customer Services Centre

Transport Manager ( HRL 16 )

Sappi Southern Africa Limited – Sappi Forests requires a Transport Manager t o plan, co-ordinate and execute deliveries from all Sappi owned sources and ensure optimal utilization of loading and transport equipment in order to supply timber to the respective markets as per mill demand in a safe, reliable and cost-effective manner

This role reports in to the Logistics, Fibre & Resources Supply Manager KZN

The main responsibilities of this job are:

Manage contractor operations to optimize planning and fleet utilisation to ensure transport efficiencies and reduce downtime

Inspect new and existing depots to determine suitability for transport contractor to eliminate potential downtime

Verify transport routes for contractor to eliminate potential downtime and fleet efficiencies

Oversee and co-ordinate daily operational plans created for contractors for the dispatching of trucks and loaders in order to maximise fleet efficiency

Assist Foresters by aligning transport plan with operational harvesting plan to ensure activities are aligned

Control communication with operational staff on a daily basis with regard to mill performance which could impact fleet efficiencies

Manage the regular Inspection of contractors’ trucks and loaders to ensure compliance to Sappi Risk Management System (RMS)

Maintain communication flows with external market mills on daily load and product requirements to maximise fleet efficiencies

Inspect roads and rail where issues are detected and advise on requirements to Forestry staff and Roads Engineer

Enforce respective mill quality specifications through depot, woodyard, and sidings inspections to ensure no out of specification timber is delivered to receiving mill

Co-ordinate mill rejections and facilitate cost determination and allocations to Logistics Manager, Timber Control System (TCS) and Forestry staff to track non-conformance

Drive implementation of Stop Think Before You Act (STBA) safety program in transport and loading contractors

Ensure that regular inspections on contractor loading points are done by transport officers by observing loading activities to comply with RMS standards

Investigate safety violations reported by Foresters/Safety Managers/third parties by conducting a Route Cause Analysis Trend (RCAT) investigation to ensure compliance to safety standards

Liaise with loading contractors to ensure adherence of loading profiles as prescribed by RMS

Control monthly expenditure within budget to eliminate over expenditure

Reconcile sales vs orders per contractor daily by drawing relevant TCS reports to ensure all contractor orders are completed

Distribute daily sales plan based on Depot Stocks/Mill Demand/Orders to ensure awareness for Senior Area Managers

The ideal candidate should have:

A National Diploma in Transport/Logistics or related qualification

A Transport/Logistics or related degree qualification will be preferable

Minimum 5 years relevant experience

HR Contact

Malinee Dayanand

033 3476693

malinee.dayanand@sappi.com

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Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment

without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Should you not have been contacted within 14 days of the closing date of this advert, please consider your application unsuccessful.