Job Summary:
The Dispatch Executive is responsible for all dispatch operations during the shift. (S)he will focus on managing a set of teams – Dispatch Assistants in the delivery of set dispatch objectives and standards.
Responsibilities:
Implementation:
- Responsibility for the dispatch operations
- Ensure HODIM & SAP operations and related problems are handled on time or forwarded to appropriate quarters
- Dispatch Operations:
- Interact with internal customers to increase efficiency
Dispatch Operations:
- Interact with internal customers to increase efficiency
- Track and report KPI related to dispatch
- Serve as liaison with all internal customers ( Packing plant , Security and Sales ) for daily shift operational activities .
- Prints out assigned dispatch documents
- Monitors implementation of dispatch plan/schedule and reports deviation
- Manage all dispatch operations, Staff to include, Dispatch Executive, and Dispatch Assistant
- Ensure health and safety procedures implementation in the work area
- Trains and evaluate subordinates to enhance their performance and development. Addresses performance issues and make recommendations for personnel actions
- Optimize process to ensure efficient loading with aim to achieve shift dispatch targets
- Performs other functions assigned
- Ensure accurate figures are updated in the daily and hourly report
- Monitors housekeeping activities at the trailer park and logistics area.
Management:
- Ensure proper communication of actions, related decisions to all people concerned
- Responsibilities include:
- Interviewing, hiring under the control of the company policy, and training employees.
- Planning, assigning, and directing work
- Appraising performance
- Resolving problems
- Manage a continuous improvement plan and identify the “best practices” in and outside Lafarge group.
Technical Competencies
- Strong understanding of Logistics and its various functions as well as logistic process & scheduling.
- Ability to interpret financial data and estimate costs (analytical skills)
- Capability to drive Lafarge safety standards within logistics and transportation activities.
Behavioural Competencies
- Adherence to safety policies and regulations
- Ability to manage change in a busy environment
- Customer oriented
- Operational mindset
- Results oriented
- Team management skills and working ability
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong organization and planning skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Continuous improvement
- Willingness to be on call 24 hours per day in case of emergency (personal involvement and openness)
- Analytical and strategic thinking
- Pro-active, stress resistant
- Leadership
- Time management
Requirements:
- Minimum BSc degree or HND, preferably in business-related studies.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in logistics operations, experience as a middle manager is an advantage
- Experience of managing teams and external contractors
Method of Application
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