Transport Coordinator at Diageo

The following role has been created as part of the new Transporters’ contracts implementation for KBL. The Logistics function in KBL has been redesigned to take account of the outsourcing of logistics operations and the proposed move to operating a Control Tower to manage Hauliers’ fleets. The role holder is responsible for management of the hauliers to deliver on Logistics KPI’s in KBL as determined by business strategy and in line with KBL operations and service level agreements and governed by the prevailing contract.

Transport Coordinator Job Responsibilities

• Management of Haulier daily commitments on trucks based on KBL orders
• Ensure timely availability of truck fleet to meet daily business targets for beer with trucks that meet KBL set standards.
• Ensure hauliers move trucks from outer yard to empties yard to weigh bridges to Beer Loading yard as required
• Ensure Hauliers measure daily performance and report weekly and monthly to KBL
• Case deliveries approximately at 5.5m HLs pa; Over 100 Customers.; Service OTIF: 97% target.
• Managing 4 Hauliers with 300 vehicles in their fleets of 1 size.; reverse logistics – empties returns, mop-ups when necessary
• Lead a 3rd Party running the Control Tower on behalf of KBL and the 4 Hauliers.
• Operates a ZERO Harm safety culture in all aspects of the business.
• Demonstrates authenticity & a strong engagement ethos in line with Diageo Values.
• Possesses sound analytical and problem solving skills to generate commercial solutions to issues.
• Sets high standards and stretching goals for self and tenacious in pursuit of goals.
• Proven ability to stand behind and support own decisions and take the initiative as required.
• Motivated to deliver own performance and holds hauliers to account to do the same.
• Builds trust, a team player, yet capable of operating independently.
• Managing the daily performance of Hauliers; ensuring timely and adequate daily transport provision for Warehouse 3PL to load and meet daily business targets
• Ensuring KBL quality standards of trucks are maintained.
• Tracking and reporting locations, speed, status and progress of all KBL loads and empties.
• Ensuring timely delivery and off-loading of all products at the Customers
• Ensure maintenance of records on all deliveries and feedback on PODs and TATs
• Ensuring proper accountability and compensation for any breakages or losses in transit

Qualifications for the Transport Coordinator Job

• University Degree – Business, Purchasing & Supply Chain
• A minimum of 2 years in similar capacity, business or Supply Chain qualification
• Knowledge of Customs and Excise requirements and awareness of future changes is an added advantage.