Logistics Manager

SUMMARY:
With over 40 years of industry leadership, this group has established itself as a trusted partner across Sub-Saharan Africa. As part of their continued growth, they are seeking a results-driven and experienced Logistics Manager to oversee the end-to-end physical product flows and ensure seamless supply chain operations.

POSITION INFO:
Logistics Manager
Location: Cape Town, Durbanville

Key Focus Areas:

• In-Bound Management:
  • Track inbound shipments from load ports to destination ports.
  • Manage land-side clearances at destination ports.
• Out-Bound Management:
  • Align SAP documentation with sales offers, including invoice accuracy and prompt delivery.
  • Provide customers with tracking and manage the flow of products from warehouse to customers.
  • Track key performance metrics, such as port-to-warehouse days, warehouse days, and truck transit times.
  • Oversee documentation, trucking vendors, and border crossings.
  • Verify delivery dates against sales promises and manage warehouse clearances.
• Warehousing:
  • Ensure quality, health, and safety standards are adhere to and maintained.
  • Maintain product integrity, aesthetics, and security.
  • Oversee batch management processes.
• Strategic Supply Chain Reporting:
  • Prepare and analyze various supply chain reports to drive efficiency and performance improvements.
• Marketing and Strategy:
  • Conduct supply chain landscape analysis.
  • Develop and implement competitive logistics strategies tailored to the South African market.

• Experience: 6–12 years in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, with a thorough understanding of the function.
• Industry Experience & Knowledge: Working experience in the distribution/trading sector will be advantageous.
• Soft Skills & Competencies:
  • Effective interpersonal communication.
  • Adaptability to work across diverse cultures and markets.
  • Strategic thinker with a customer-focused approach.