SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
Position description / overview:
We are seeking an experienced and accomplished Logistics Manager to lead and optimize our imports and exports.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in logistics and supply chain management.
Minimum Requirements / Experience:
- Degree or higher in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related field.
- 5+ years’ previous experience as a Logistics Manager or similar
- Work experience in the automotive, manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of IATF 16949 controls for Purchasing, Logistics and Supply chain
- Must be professional to be customer liaison and company representative
Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze weekly customer demand for spikes and fluctuations
- Monitor and optimize material release communication to suppliers.
- Determine critical parts through analysis of 10-day report.
- Expedite material through daily follow up with suppliers.
- Maintain optimal inventory levels
- Monitor and report on the performance of the logistics function.
- Monitor and manage freight costs by avoiding premium freight and optimising container utilization.
- Monitor all new projects for optimal packaging/logistics costs.
- Develop and sustain good relationships with the customer and suppliers.
- Act as communication champion and ensure that the drive for a positive employee relations environment is maintained.
- Adhere to and drive all logistics/customs and excise related legal procedures.
- Ensure adequate staffing and direct subordinates to achieve relevant goals timeously
- Responsible for training, coaching, and guidance of subordinates
- Ensure Health and Safety regulations are adhered to.
- Management of warehouse and plant logistics operations to ensure service providers perform to contractual service agreements.
- Managing client relationships, which possibly includes constructing and hosting meetings.
- Experience in dealing with international colleagues/suppliers
- People development
- Perform ad hoc duties as and when required.
Client Relationship Management:
- Build and nurture strong client relationships, taking full ownership of existing accounts
- Address queries and concerns promptly while fostering positive interactions
Decision-Making:
- Make informed decisions that positively impact business performance
- Clearly communicate decisions and their rationale to stakeholders
Influential Communication:
- Articulate ideas logically and persuasively
- Effectively negotiate and influence attitudes and opinions, gaining agreement on proposals
High Standards:
- Set and maintain high standards for work, both personally and within the team
- Display meticulous attention to detail and the ability to recover from setbacks
Professionalism:
- Uphold professionalism in behavior and language
- Remain composed and balanced under pressure, adhering to standards and procedures.
Resource Management:
- Identify and organize resources necessary for goal achievement
- Skillfully prioritize tasks, set measurable yet challenging goals, and monitor performance
Competencies / Skills:
- Proven leadership skill
- Computer literate (MS Office)
- Ability to work under pressure
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
