Logistics Supervisor

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

What You Will Do

The main purpose of the role is to manage and monitor new trucks at all times to optimize efficiencies in terms of cost, time and productivity.

Reporting: This position reports to Sales & Logistics Manager.

Job Objectives

1. To plan and control all vehicle movements between Assembly Plant / Storage / Dealerships / Body Builders and Customers.
2. Carry out all stock takes and issue full stock listing showing the accurate locations of every vehicle in stock.
3. Co-ordinate and control the fitment of extras to new vehicles.
4. Do daily reporting on all the extra fitments completed, Customer Adaptation (CA) updates and Pre-Delivery Inspection’s (PDI) completed.
5. Supervision over the Drivers and Logistics Clerks.
6. To plan CA/ PDI for all new vehicles.
7. Manage the physical movements and condition of demonstration vehicles.
8. Ensure the Regional Distribution Centre Updates and daily stock list distributions.
9. Arrange export process including police clearance and final receipt of documentation for all new vehicles being exported.
10. Any other related duty as required by National Sales Manager.

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:

Qualification & Job Experience

1. Grade 12.
2. Tertiary Qualification in Logistics (Desirable).
3. 5 years’ experience in the logistical industry.

Job Knowledge

1. Knowledge and good understanding of Traffic and Road Legislation.
2. Knowledge of Logistics.
3. Knowledge of sales process.

Competencies

1. Conflict-management skills.
2. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
3. Planning and Organizing Skills.
4. Interpersonal Skills.
5. Attention to detail.
6. Computer literacy.
7. Following Instructions and Procedures.
8. Analyzing.
9. Adhering to Principles and Values.
10. Relating and Networking.
11. Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations.

Short listed candidates must complete and sign personal verification permission, consent and indemnity declarations, to inter alia perform reference, criminal, credit, qualification, vetting process (if applicable to position) and any other checks deemed necessary.

Volvo Group Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is an affirmative action, equal employment opportunity employer.

We encourage people with disability to apply.

Application Closing Date: 18 April 2025.

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

Who We Are And What We Believe In

Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.

At Volvo Trucks you will be part of leading the way towards a sustainable transport industry. For nearly a century we have been innovating for people – to make life easier, better and safer. Driving progress is our promise to customers, to the industry and to society. At Volvo Trucks we share a curiosity to learn, we work with passion and we embrace change to stay ahead. Join us, together we move the world we want to live in.