DISPATCH AND LOGISTICS CLERK

REQUIREMENTS

Grade 12.

Valid driver’s license / own reliable vehicle.

Person must be able to speak, read and write English competently. isiZulu speaking advantageous!

Strong computer skills (MS Office, Email / Internet). IQ System experience advantageous.

3+ yrs previous experience in the building, logistics, dispatching and DIY industry.

Logistics and understanding of delivery vehicles.

Overall responsibility of verifying in-store purchases.

Overseeing the dispatch of orders by matching dispatch / delivery notes and invoices.

Reconciling quantities.

Noting any discrepancies and reporting these immediately and checking the loading of these onto the trucks correctly.

Comply with procedures to ensure that dispatch of goods is done accurately and safely.

Ensure proper handling of products by staff during loading.

Alert the Purchasing Clerk if it is observed during day-to-day activities that stock levels are low or zero.

Monitor loading of materials to ensure accurate and safe delivery to customers.

Escalate any staff issues to manager to initiate disciplinary action as required.

Maintain optimal level of customer service and assist to resolve customer issues.

Supervise all customer and company staff in all yard operations.

Ensures all pathways/driveways are kept clear, neat and tidy.

Yard Supervisor to be yard at all times – to find substitute before leaving.

Identify damages and/or breakages and raise with Stock Controller and Manager for processing.

Ensure the MBS yard is kept clean and tidy at all times.

Weigh bridge control and operation. 

Assist, when necessary, in the Dispatch position and IQ system.