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Wilmar Oils and Fats Africa (Pty) Ltd Logistics and Transport Co-ordinator (draft profile V1)
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ROLE PROFILE – LOGISTICS / TRANSPORT ADMINISTRATOR
This is the role profile in a normalised situation and it recognises only the core responsibilities.
JOB PURPOSE
To co-ordinate the land-based movement of raw materials.
MEASURABLE OUTPUTS PRIORITY WEIGHTING BSC AREA
1. Accurate, timely product movements INTERNAL BUSINESS PROCESSES
2. Cost containment FINANCE
3. Risk management RISK
4. Stakeholder engagement CUSTOMER
5. Effective teamwork, self-management and alignment with group values LEARNING AND GROWTH
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS OF ROLE
General (pre-requisite) Organisation (induction) Role (foundational knowledge) Changing knowledge requirements
Problem solving and analytical skills with high attention
to detail
Sound judgement, prioritisation and decision-making
skills
Strong influencing and negotiation skills
Self-driven, motivated, resourceful and persistent
Sound planning, self-management and organisational
skills with an ability to work independently and in a
team
Able to manage stress, pressure and tight deadlines
Technical Pre-requisite
o Knowledge of logistics planning and movements to
understand how to move product quickly and cheaply
o Risk analysis and management skills
o Business and financial acumen
o Knowledge of the MS Office suite
Sound understanding of Wilmar International
and Wilmar SA’s brand, values, vision, strategy
and culture: The Wilmar Way
Wilmar group sustainability and
environmental policies
Express and implied ethical responsibilities
Sound understanding of the group structure
and business flows
Understanding of the bank’s revenue, cost and
capital drivers
Strong relationships and a sound
understanding of clients’ needs and
constraints
Technical market knowledge to be able to
negotiate better rates
Knowledge of commodities
Trust and support of all internal
stakeholders
Trading and risk disciplines
Relevant systems, processes, policies,
procedures and work flows
Contract and performance requirements
Rates
Stock availability
Vehicle availability
Macroeconomic movements
Evolving technology
Compliance Requirements
o Position limits
o Wilmar International’s standards, guidelines and
group policies
o Relevant regulatory directives
o Internal audit requirements
Education and Qualifications Relevant degree (e.g. B Comm Transport Economics) or 5+ years’ relevant experience
Experience 2+ years’ logistics experience
SST level Service (Paterson C3)
Internal Stakeholders Trading , Operations, Inventory and Finance teams, plus sister companies
External Stakeholders Clients and logistics partners
Profiling delegates Kagiso Mangoedi, Aidan Dowdle, Simon Abendanon and Ayanda Sotubu
Profiler Cathy Farlam Ashton
Date 9 September 2016
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DESCRIPTION FOCUS FOR SERVICE LEVEL
Service (SST 2)
Broad goals are clearly defined
80% of the work draws on past
experience, 20% may be new
Concrete and theoretical
Draws on specialised knowledge
Use discretion and informed judgment
to evaluate options within broad
theoretical guidelines
3 months to 1 year for the most
complex typical task
Works under broad guidance & evaluation
May have responsibility for the results of others
Co-ordinates more than one task at a time
Uses informed judgment to evaluate options
Communicates across departments
ORGANOGRAM
Trader Veg OIls
Logistics and Transport Co-ordinator
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KEY OUTPUTS SUCCESS MEASURES INPUT / BEHAVIOURS COMPETENCIES MEASUREMENT METHODS
1. Accurate, timely
product movements
1.1 Successful fulfillment of client
contracts
1.2 Accurate, on-time deliveries
and invoicing
1.3 Client satisfaction / clients are
able to fulfill their planned
production targets
1.4 Favourable transportation rates
1.5 Minimised storage costs
1.6 Accurate, updated SAP records
1.7 Achievement of profitability
targets
Plan movement of product by assessing tonnage, group / customer
demand and intake restraints
Understand and plan around cyclical high periods and production and/or
contractual restraints
Request and analyse rates from reliable transporters
Negotiate rates with chosen transporters, and liaise with Trader to apply
judgement to decide the best rate
Once movement starts happening, liaise with end customer (group or
client) to arrange offloading, displaying awareness of constraints at
different offloading points
Prioritise offloading based on demand and logistics constraints, matching
these priorities with transporters’ rates and availability
Liaise with Contract Administrator to organise release of the particular
commodity with the tank terminal
Liaise with transporter (e.g. every six, twelve or twenty-four hours) to
determine their ETA to be able to notify customers in advance if there is a
delay and be able to adjust planning accordingly
Analyse transporters’ invoices by checking and reconciling rates and
tonnage and approve for payment; if there is an issue with an invoice,
make a decision on the way forward and negotiate with the transporter to
resolve the query
Liaise with inventory team to ensure internal movements are correctly
recorded and reconciled on SAP
Negotiate accepted weight loss thresholds with transporters at the onset of
the negotiation; on identifying a weight loss, flag discrepancies and raise
recovery invoices
Analysis
Planning and organising
Influencing and negotiation
Business insight
Commercial orientation
Judgement and decision-
making
Teamwork
Customer responsiveness
Drive
Problem solving
Rule orientation
Attention to detail
Waybridge tickets at place
of loading and place of
discharge
Tracking reports from
transporters
Online release forms
Proof of deliveries
Transporters invoices
Recovery invoices
Client contracts
SAP data
Formal and informal
feedback
2. Cost containment 2.1 Favourable transportation rates
2.2 Minimised storage costs
2.3 Reduced cost of sales
2.4 Achievement of profitability
targets
2.5 Enhanced system and process
efficiencies
Display ongoing cost consciousness in:
Planning optimally to ensure client contracts are fulfilled
Negotiating optimal rates with transporters
Moving product as quickly as possible to minimise storage and
interest charges
Identify opportunities to enhance process efficiencies
Analysis
Attention to detail
Commercial orientation
Influencing and negotiation
Balance sheet and income
statement
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KEY OUTPUTS SUCCESS MEASURES INPUT / BEHAVIOURS COMPETENCIES MEASUREMENT METHODS
3. Risk management 3.1 Minimised losses through
proactive risk mitigation
3.2 No significant breaches, fines
or penalties
3.3 Satisfactory audits with
minimised internal and
external audit issues
Maintain awareness of the risks associated with the land-based movement
of raw materials in order to be able to manage, mitigate and pre-empt risks
where possible
Manage risks with each client (e.g. transportation delays / production
and/or contractual constraints)
Maintain awareness of and comply with internal risk and compliance
frameworks
Analysis
Business insight
Commercial orientation
Judgement and decision-
making
Analysis
Problem solving
Monitoring
Formal and informal
feedback
4. Stakeholder
engagement
4.1 Sound working relationships
that facilitate the achievement
of business goals
Collaborate with team members to ensure clients’ needs are met
Engage with clients to be able to plan around their needs and constraints
Be proactive in building and maintaining relationships with external
stakeholders for the benefit of the business, particularly in terms of
negotiating priorities and outcomes
Teamwork
Customer responsiveness
Drive
Influencing and negotiation
Relevant MI and reporting
Formal and informal
feedback
5. Effective teamwork,
self-management and
alignment with group
values
5.1 Achieves results through
strong internal and external
relationships
5.2 Remains current in area of
expertise and industry
Act in ways consistent with Wilmar’s brand and core values:
Quality
Cost
Safety
Service
Trust
Systematic
Model Wilmar’s desired character and leadership traits
Handle stress in ways that do not negatively impact others
Act in an ethical, transparent and morally defensible manner, including
highlighting unethical practices
Continually share, debate and communicate learnings
Flag and debate issues constructively
Promote co-operation in working with others to achieve shared goals
Display skill at mentoring/coaching others and resolving conflict
Drive
Teamwork
Commercial orientation
Customer responsiveness
Excellence orientation
Problem solving
Informal and formal
feedback
Performance feedback
COMPETENCY SUMMARY TABLE (CRITICAL COMPETENCIES HIGHLIGHTED)
COGNITIVE PERSONAL INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION FUNCTIONAL
LEADERSHIP
(SELF AND/OR OTHERS)
Judgement and decision-making Drive Customer responsiveness Influencing and negotiation Business insight Planning and Organising
Analysis Excellence orientation Teamwork Commercial orientation
Problem solving Rule orientation
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COGNITIVE
Judgement and Decision-making
Identifies key information and data needed to support decision-making
Identifies relevant information to diagnose problems and inform important decisions
Uses relevant organisational rules and guidelines in organising information
Carefully weighs information for its ability to contribute to operational efficiency
Analysis
Uses data to diagnose and establish trends
Conducts analysis and interpretation of information that impacts the business in the next 6 months to 1 year
Monitors data gathering to ensure consistency and accuracy
Provides recommendations for offering a better service or product based on own interpretation of data gathered
Attention to Detail
Pays attention to accuracy of information to solve operational challenges
Evaluates existing practices for accuracy and compliance to organisational guidelines
Diagnoses causes of inconsistencies and inaccuracies in relevant data
Improves the accuracy of information by applying specialist knowledge or methods
Problem Solving
Understands the potential consequences of operational problems
Diagnoses root causes of problems
Breaks down complex problems into manageable parts to address root causes
Escalates problems that have a greater impact than own area of specialisation
PERSONAL
Drive
Approaches everything with energy (highly self-motivated)
Takes ownership and accountability for achieving results
Takes immediate action when confronted with a problem; proactive in suggesting ways to meet current and anticipated needs
Volunteers for additional tasks and assignments beyond expectations of own role
Excellence Orientation
Leads by setting an example of hard work and follow-through in accordance with quality standards Sets clear quality
standards for team and motivates people to perform
Monitors the work of subordinates and/or peers to identify errors and omissions. Provides feedback to improve performance
Seeks to improve team performance by finding ways to enhance standards of quality and efficiency
Rule Orientation
Disciplined and systematic in following rules and procedures
Able to apply discretion and informed judgment within the rules
Meticulous in following processes and procedures and documenting and communicating these (as required)
Uses processes and procedures to maintain performance and transparency
INTERPERSONAL
Customer Responsiveness
Actively seeks information to understand customers' circumstances, problems, expectations and needs
Remains calm and respectful if clients become challenging or demanding
Finds ways to exceed the expectations of customers
Coaches others about the importance and application of customer and client service
Teamwork
Demonstrates and demands personal commitment to team's goals
Participates in creating a strong spirit of teamwork and co-operation
Friendly and approachable; treats others with courtesy and respect
Provides constructive feedback to team members to improve team performance
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COMMUNICATION
Influencing and Negotiation
Listens and probes effectively to understand others' views and ideas; anticipates their objections
Builds arguments based on reason and logic
Stays focused on resolving issues without getting stuck in personal issues and attacks
Seeks and achieves win-win solutions
FUNCTIONAL
Business Insight
Demonstrates specialised knowledge of own and industry standards and activities
Displays understanding of how his or her role links to the larger process
Identifies and manages risk
Understands enablers and obstacles to business growth and how his or her role addresses this
Commercial Orientation
Seeks to understand customer needs and finds a commercially viable solution
Able to reason logically by applying numerical functions
Displays confidence in deciding a course of action based on commercial analysis
Can explain mathematical information to a non-financial audience
LEADING / MANAGING
Planning and Organising
Displays skill in planning and prioritising to achieve specific goals
Skilled at developing contingency plans (remobilizing, re-planning, re-prioritising)
Translates objectives into measurable plans, milestones and timescales
Prioritises demands and workload to make efficient use of resources