Transport Controller
Woodlands Dairy (Pty) (Ltd)
Humansdorp, Eastern Cape
Permanent
Posted 14 October 2025
- Closing Date 27 October 2025
Job Details
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Transport Controller who will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring the efficient movement of goods, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective deliveries. Working across the warehousing and transport business units, and in close collaboration with internal departments.
Key Performance Areas:
- Plan and optimize primary and secondary distribution routes and truck loading slots
- Monitor and track shipments using Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
- Liaise with transport service providers, internal departments, and customers
- Analyse and improve Retail On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) KPI performance
- Investigate and resolve delays, damages, pallet discrepancies (CHEP/GLS)
- Verify transporter invoices, rates, POs, PODs and prepare payment bundles
- Support implementation of TMS and KENAI systems
- Oversee on-site truck marshalling and loading priority
- Enforce health & safety compliance standards
- Tertiary qualification in Logistics, Transport Management, or Supply Chain OR Matric with at least 4 years’ relevant experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics Business Central and Microsoft 365
- Strong planning, coordination, and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with transportation software and KPI analysis
- Shift work will be required for this position