LOGISTICS CONTROLLER – MPONGWE FEEDMILL (x1)

Zambeef Products PLC is the largest integrated cold chain food products and agribusiness company in Zambia and one of the largest in the Southern Africa region.  It is involved in the primary production, processing, distribution and retailing of beef, chicken, pork, eggs, dairy, fish, flour, stock feed and day-old chicks throughout Zambia and the surrounding region.

Zambeef Products PLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic candidate for the role outlined below. Women are therefore encouraged to apply.

The Required Skills for this role include:

• Receiving all picking slips raised by the sales office, generating loading orders and following up on loading orders to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of finished products.
• Allocating vehicles for feed deliveries and raw materials and purchases collection.
• Assisting the logistics Administrator in the daily management of the petty cash.
• Organising the internal and external maintenance of the fleet, by informing service providers before the arrival of the truck/vehicle.
• Liaising with suppliers of tyres and users/drivers and recommending changing the tyres if necessary.
• Keeping an up-to-date plan and record of the maintenance requirement of the fleet and ensuring that drivers are well instructed and carry out the required activities according to the maintenance plan.
• Executing additional administration tasks at the request of the Logistics Manager.
  Will be responsible for maintaining the hygienic environment.
• Preparing monthly fuel reports, and ensuring that the truck operates within the stipulated benchmarks.
  Manages drivers i.e., training, leave planning, coaching and disciplinary action

The Required Qualifications are:

• Grade 12 Certificate with 5 credits or better
• Degree or Diploma in Transport and Logistics
• Minimum 2 years of Work Experience

The required Attributes for this role include:

• Ability to use Excel and Accounting programs.
• Interacts with users, superiors and suppliers
• Prepare reports and document record keeping (filing)
• Compiles logistics statistics and reports.