Land Logistics Specialist

JOB PURPOSE: The Land Logistics Specialist manages the group’s inbound and outbound land transport, from raw material and supply deliveries to plants, stations and warehouses to finished product deliveries to customers and distribution points. The role plans and controls both flows, directs the transporters, drivers and logistics support staff assigned to them, and ensures timely, safe and cost-effective deliveries, with the Fleet Operations Manager setting the focus between inbound and outbound. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Land Transport Planning & Scheduling Plan and schedule inbound truck movements based on procurement and plant requirements, and outbound deliveries based on confirmed sales orders and plant dispatch. Allocate trucks and transporters to meet delivery schedules and commitments. Coordinate receiving and dispatch timings with plants, stations, terminals, warehouses and Sales. Transporter & Driver Coordination Follow up with transporters and drivers on loading, trip progress, arrival and delivery. Direct heavy truck drivers on assignments and compliance, and guide the Logistics Coordinator and Traffic Controller where assigned. Resolve delays, breakdowns and delivery issues promptly. Delivery Follow-up & Customer Coordination Track inbound shipments to receipt at site and outbound deliveries from dispatch to customer receipt, and update Procurement, Sales and customers on status. Resolve delivery delays, shortages and customer complaints, and escalate significant issues to the Fleet Operations Manager. Collect proof of delivery and signed documents, and maintain accurate dispatch, delivery and truck turnaround records. Cost & Documentation Control Verify delivery documents, trip records and transporter invoices against agreed rates. Monitor inbound and outbound transport costs and highlight variances to the Fleet Operations Manager. Maintain accurate shipment and trip records for audit and reporting. Safety & Reporting Ensure drivers and vehicles comply with road safety and site and loading HSE requirements. Report incidents, deviations and service issues to the Fleet Operations Manager. Prepare periodic inbound and outbound logistics, cost and on-time performance reports. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration or a related field. 4–6 years of experience in land logistics, transport coordination or dispatch and distribution. Transport planning, dispatch coordination, transporter coordination, documentation and cost control. Show more Show less