Day-to-day business application support and management for production systems – handling system issues, answering user queries and the testing of application changes or enhancements to ensure maximum system performance. Implements TMS solutions for new and existing customers and supports continuous improvement initiatives. Mapping of processes and matching to applications to identify gaps and implementation approach.Client DetailsOur client is a global logistics and distribution company. Description
Assists with the Configuration and deployment of TMS product management applications in-line with industry methodologies and standards. | ||||||||||
Build strong working relationships with Local and Cluster Business Unit teams. | ||||||||||
Support the IT Program Leads in delivering quality product for use in the operational business. | ||||||||||
Contribution to improving the country business unit P&L through effective usage of IT services and solutions. | ||||||||||
Responsible for contributing to the delivery of IT projects from definition phases through to successful delivery. | ||||||||||
Communicate with the project manager to ensure the maintenance of the project plan and time scales to ensure delivery. | ||||||||||
Escalation of any project of implementation related issues. | ||||||||||
Support product management activity for new business initiatives. | ||||||||||
Establish productive business relationships with all customers and suppliers as appropriate. | ||||||||||
Implementation of SDN’s and configuration changes in line with agreed processes and standards * Risk Management * Change Management * Planning * Test & Training Management * Implementation Management * Resource Management |
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Support the cooperative functioning of the product management team. | ||||||||||
Management and development of developments and workload – ensuring the requirements of the deliverables are met and understood. | ||||||||||
Communication – contribute to the effective communication structure in place i.e. weekly / monthly team meetings. | ||||||||||
Coach / Mentor fellow team members within the Product Management Delivery IT team. |
Profile
- 4 – 6 years’ Logistics and supply chain experience, maintaining master data, rooting and scheduling of data.
- Strong Transport Management Systems background
- Knowledge of Plato, Transact, Sino, Freightware, Parcel Perfect Systems
- Advanced skills in road risk exposure and executions of TMS
- Intermediate use of SQL, Oracle TMS
- Process analysis and Design (mapping)
- Self-starter able to work independently and probe independently
- Logistics consulting experience (considered)
- Flexible mindset and open to working on multiple projects and stakeholders across different regions, cultures and personalities
Job OfferCTC: R500K P.A
About The Employer:
Global company in transport logistics and distribution