Senior Scheduler (Durban) at Astron Energy (Pty) Ltd.

Job Description:

• The  Products Scheduler Durban is responsible for the scheduling and execution of the receipt, transportation and storage of products within the Durban Island view terminal network, Klerksdorp and Kroonstad. This involves managing the scheduling of product movements, timely delivery, optimising storage capacity, inventory levels and maintaining seamless communication with stakeholders. Handles direct product imports into Durban and works with the Coastal Supply Scheduler on time charter vessel movements into and out of Durban. The role takes day to day direction from the White Oil Optimiser and while reporting to the Head of Operations and Shipping.
• Develops and maintains the daily, weekly, and monthly schedule of products movements in Durban,  and to the  inland terminals and Durban to Eastern Cape when required.
• Coordinates with 3rd party service providers ( Terminals, Berths, pipelines, road and rail) to ensure timely and efficient product deliveries.
• Monitors the product movements to meet service levels, minimise downtime and avoid overstocking or understocking.
• Analyse and forecast product inventory levels – including losses,  managing stock levels as per plan.
• Optimise product movements by method of transport along with terminal usage and identify opportunities for efficiency and cost reduction.
• Align product schedules and movements within available  terminal infrastructure across Durban and inland.
• Act as the point of contact between planning, optimisation, terminals and logistics service providers to ensure schedules executed to plan and deviations communicated and mitigated.
• Maintain the required records and documentation.
• Resolve schedule and movements issues between internal parties and external parties and agree and communicate schedule execution mitigations.
• Management and coordination of  scheduling across four terminals – BP Island view, BP Vopak, Astron Vopak, TMSA Island view and Simunye.
• Manage berth scheduling to accommodate imports.
• Identifies proactively risks and potential delays in the supply chain and develops mitigation strategies.
• Develop and maintain 3rd party operational relationships  that can be called when required to support delivery of the schedules in a complex pipeline and berth operationally constrained environment.
• Leads and mentors reports on Durban and Inland on Scheduling best practise and problem solving

Professional Qualifications & Certifications:

• Degree in Engineering, logistics, supply chain management or related field.
• 6+ years experience in related field.

Work Experience:

• Knowledge of coastal shipping, terminal managements and logistics..

Knowledge & Skills:

• Coastal shipping and logistics knowledge.
• Scheduling and supply chain optimisation.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities .
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• High degree of accuracy in activities undertaken.

Application deadline:

• 11 November 2025