Vacancies at DHL

About The Role Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage customer database by building the best routes for our dedicated fleet.
• Proactively identify and address issues related to transportation, such as delays, route changes, or unforeseen challenges.
• Proactively identify and address issues related to transportation, such as delays, route changes, or unforeseen challenges.
• Efficiently plan transportation routes to optimize delivery schedules and minimize transit times.
• Implement effective problem-solving strategies to minimize disruptions and maintain service levels.
• Increase customer service levels.
• Coordinate with drivers, carriers, and logistics partners to ensure timely and accurate execution of transport plans.
• Collaborate with regulatory bodies and internal teams to address compliance issues and implement corrective measures.
• Utilize tracking systems to monitor the real-time status of shipments and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to transportation efficiency, on-time delivery, and cost-effectiveness.
• Analyse performance data to identify trends, assess operational effectiveness, and recommend improvements.
• Negotiate contracts and terms to optimize service levels and control costs.
• Master routes to be maintained, individually optimized.
• Move customers and orders between routes.
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, safety standards, and documentation requirements.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with drivers, ensuring they have all necessary information and support during transit.
• Be actively involved in and support change initiatives.
• Reduce operating costs through improved fleet utilization, reduce waiting time, reduce distance travelled, and minimize vehicles used.

About You\

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Knowledge of transportation regulations, safety standards, and compliance requirements.
• 3+ years in Transport /logistics/FMCG environment.
• Matric.
• Familiarity with transportation management systems (TMS) and route optimization tools.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven experience in the logistics field and its dynamics.
• IT literate (Microsoft Office)
• Well-organized individual and results oriented.

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About The Role Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure safe vehicle turnaround time/transit time to various delivery destinations is met.
• professionally representing DSC to customers.
• Adhere to all DSC Health and safety rules and regulations and those of our clients.
• Ensure safe vehicle turnaround time/transit time to various delivery destinations is met.
• Responsible for the vehicle safety and standard quality requirements, including all legal requirements by law.
• Ensure that the vehicle in use is in good condition for delivery and that any anomaly is reported in good time for corrective measures.
• Ensure you are familiar with the standard operating procedures for loading and offloading at the distribution centre you have been assigned and to each distributor/customer you deliver to. This includes ensuring all documentation related to delivery and from delivery is filled and signed where necessary and returned to the appropriate offices.
• Timely reporting of all potential risks, near misses, breakdowns, and accidents to your immediate supervisors.
• Complete routine vehicle checks and ensure that the vehicle achieves the set target of fuel consumption (Km/L).

About You

• 3+ years’ experience in Driving Heavy Commercial vehicles.
• O-level school certificate.
• Certificate in mechanics is an added advantage.
• HGV/Artic driving license.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Well-organized individual and results oriented.

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 About the role Key duties and responsibilities

• Efficiently plan transportation routes to maximize delivery efficiency, considering factors such as distance, traffic, and time constraints.
• Optimize routes to minimize fuel consumption, reduce transit times, and enhance overall cost-effectiveness.
• Communicate with drivers to provide detailed instructions regarding routes, schedules, and any special delivery requirements.
• Monitor driver progress and address any unforeseen challenges or deviations from the plan promptly.
• Utilize transportation management systems (TMS) and tracking tools to monitor the real-time status of shipments and vehicles.
• Respond swiftly to disruptions, traffic incidents, or other issues affecting the transportation schedule.
• Act as a central point of contact for drivers, internal teams, and external stakeholders.
• Be actively involved in and support change initiatives.
• Facilitate effective communication to ensure everyone is informed about changes, delays, or other relevant updates.
• Generate regular reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to transportation efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records of transportation activities, including delivery times, delays, and any incidents.
• Identify and address issues related to transportation, such as delays, vehicle breakdowns, or unexpected changes in delivery requirements.
• Collaborate with drivers and relevant teams to implement effective problem-solving strategies.
• Work within operating areas as determined by management and the needs of the business.
• Carry out duties following standard operating procedures and safe working practices.

About you

• Relevant University degree or Diploma in Logistics.
• Educated to High School as a standard.
• 3+ years’ Experience in Warehouse Operations.
• Familiarity with transportation management systems (TMS) and route optimization software.L84.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Well-organized individuals and results oriented.

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 About the role Key duties and responsibilities

• Provide financial and commercial support to the Contracts.
• Effective financial management of the account.
• Direct & control in liaison with the Operations owner the overall Financial Plans and expenditures.
• Accountable for Management accounting and Cost accounting within the assigned contracts.
• Develop and coordinate necessary and appropriate accounting data and procedures for the.
• Financing Site Development Plans.
• Support in Internal and External Audits of various contracts.
•  Responsible for preparation of Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly financial reports for the Contracts.
•  Attends Management meetings to discuss Contract performance.
• Drive Compliance awareness within the Contracts.
• Work with the Finance Controller to develop and control the strategic planning process and the reporting.
• Support decision-making through the provision and use of first-class financial information based on an accurate reporting and costings.
• Preparation of annual budget monthly forecasts, monthly management reports and quarterly business reports.
• Review and challenge of Contract Financial performance, directing and assisting in ensuring achievement of budget and forecast.
• Ensure Compliance with all Local statutory accounting rules and requirements, Group Accounting policies and procedures and other Compliance driven policies and procedures.
• Revenue management ensuring timely and accurate billing of clients and collection of receivables supported by Accounts Receivables.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce – Accounting option.
• Qualified Professional Accounts (ACCA, CPA, CA).
• Minimum 5 years of experience.
• Knowledge of an ERP system.
• Commercial breadth, i.e., general management experience
• Project management (From a finance perspective).
• Track record of strong P&L understanding.

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About the role Key duties and responsibilities

• Provide financial and commercial support to Kenya Transport Contracts.
• Participates in the Strategic planning process thereby making sure that all business decisions make economic sense.
• Effective financial management of transport contracts. This includes accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual P&L analysis and annual budgeting.
• Direct & control the contract's overall Financial Plans and Policies, Internal controls, Accounting Practices and Relationships. Also making sure that compliance is adhered to.
• Accountable for functions such as Forecast/Budgeting, Management accounting, and Cost accounting.
• Develops and coordinates necessary and appropriate accounting and statistical data and procedures for the maintenance and preparation of its financial/Commercial reports.
• Appraises operating results in terms of benchmark budgets, forecasts, and strategic plans and coordinates appropriate action plans
• Development of support financial staff. Making sure that my direct reports have the necessary skills and tools to execute assigned responsibilities satisfactorily.
• Validate customer solutions are based on existing benchmarks & best practice
• Conduct sensitivity analysis and stress testing to support "future-proofing" of proposed solutions
• Develop and present compelling & competitive customer value-based proposals ensuring that accelerated principles have been applied to achieve DSC's growth, contract retention, and continuous improvement objectives.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce – Accounting option.
• Qualified Professional Accounts (ACCA, CPA, CA).
• Professional Course in Insurance
• Minimum 5 years of experience.
• Negotiation skills.
• Commercial breadth, i.e., general management experience
• Project management (From a finance perspective).
• Track record of strong P&L understanding.
• Management Accounting and Activity Based Costing Experience.