Lead Controller Logistics

Job Req ID

8612

Closing Date

22 May 2025

OME

Location

Sasolburg

Purpose of Job

Ensure that all Fuel deliveries to customers throughout the inland Energy CDF primary and secondary customer network are: Executed safely; On time and In full; Complete and accurate documentation; Comply with quality requirements. Execute the Energy CDF Outbound Logistics Fuel Distribution function’s strategy, objectives and goals. Ensure that existing policies, procedures and processes are followed in order to meet customer needs and expectations and also ensure alignment with ISO 14001 / OHSAS 19001 / Responsible Care legal and environmental requirements. Direct logistics activities. Manage and assist in the planning and execution with regards to operational challenges such as product shortages, strikes, system failures, price increases. Ensure compliance with various legislation and governance with respect to policies and procedures.

Key Accountabilities

• Day-to-day management of subordinates, including HR activities and KPI monitoring.

• Manage the on time and accurate execution of all Fuel Deliveries.

• Conduct periodic SLA's with all 3rd party transporters.

• Ensure reliable deliveries with own fleet and contractor fleet.

• Monitoring and management of loading slot adherence where applicable.

• Ensure effective and pro-active communication between 3rd party transporters and LC4 (Logistics Command Centre).

• Facilitate product loss investigations between Sasol and 3rd party transporters.

• Manage capacity allocation and commitment by own fleet and 3rd party transporters to be in-line with LC4 (Logistics Command Centre) demand.

• Manage incidents with next steps with 3rd party transporter.

• Conduct task observations and spot audits on 3rd party transporters, including daily monitoring on delivery execution and adherence to plan and ensuring all loaded documents have been submitted timeously.

• Manage operating cost / budget / cost-to-serve.

• Identify and implement innovative ideas to reduce cost-to-serve: reduction in unnecessary own fleet and external contractor spend.

• Ensure own fleet and 3rd party transporter compliance with adherence to plan.

• Effective SHERQ management.

• Identify potential operational risks including OSHACT requirement and ensure risks are mitigated by implementing preventative controls.

• Ensure all incidents are reported, logged, investigated and corrective and preventative actions implemented.

• Identify and implement actions to reduce the number of: a) spillages and b) contaminations c) all other types of incidents e.g. MVA's, injuries.

• Ensure compliance with SHE audits incl. SQAS.

• Identify and implement plans for continuous improvement on SHE results.

• Ensure proper administration in that customers documentation are submitted promptly and accurately and to ensure that deviations are investigated and resolved.

• Submit all documentation on time and ensure all outstanding documents are submitted once issues are resolved.

• Investigate all out of tolerance (gains / losses) according to agreed process.

• Ensure proper Governance and Compliance with all legislation, policies and procedures.

• Continuously improve on and implement controls to combat economic crime e.g. theft.

• Adhere to policies and procedures for Audit purposes.

• Manage operational challenges.

• Assist with and execute contingency plans with respect to labour actions (strikes).

• Assist with and implementing plans in case of product shortages to ensure deliveries are done.

• Assist with and execute contingency plans with respect to price increases and decreases.

Formal Education

University Bachelor’s Degree

Working Experience

Required Personal and Professional Skills