Lead Controller Solvents Road

About the role

The Lead Controller Solvents Road is responsible for coordinating vehicle scheduling and movement control within Sasol's outbound supply chain at Secunda Operations. The role ensures efficient logistics, compliance with legal and internal standards, and smooth interaction with internal and external service providers.

Key responsibilities

• Allocate inventory and production capacity, implement the sales and operations plan, and prioritize orders for distribution.
• Coordinate vehicle inspection, queuing, call‑up, weighing and shunting functions.
• Monitor and manage transport activities, including tracking shipments, handling exception reports, recording demurrage and resolving transport‑related issues.
• Execute the LCC schedule, optimise utilisation of loading facilities and provide accurate supply‑chain information.
• Manage inventory tank levels, produce tank reports and prevent production cut‑backs.
• Handle non‑conformances in the quality system and ensure timely closure.
• Perform standby duties as required and engage with SHERQ/EMS during road‑tanker incidents.

Required profile

• Proven experience in logistics or supply‑chain coordination within a manufacturing or chemicals environment.
• Strong understanding of vehicle scheduling, transport management and inventory control.
• Ability to liaise with multiple internal units and external service providers.
• Commitment to compliance with legal, safety and internal policies.
• Willingness to work on standby rosters and respond to incidents.

Required skills

• SAP