Logistics Manager

SUMMARY:
New Vacancy!! Our leading client in the Automotive Sector is looking to employ a Logistics Manager to join their dynamic team in East London.

POSITION INFO:
Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure that material and components required in manufacturing is available timeously
• Manage material and finish goods inventories in line with annual budget
• Ensure that cycle counts are conducted and that stock adjustments are done timeously
• Ensure that forecast are submitted to suppliers and the timeous arrival of imported and local components.
• Manage and report on monthly KPI’s related to the logistics department
• Compile annual financial budget for logistics department
• Communication to OEM’s regarding any logistic related issues
• Participate in the introduction of new projects
• Maintain a safe and accident freework environment
• Create an environment of effectiveness, efficiency and optimum performance of employees by providing direction, motivation and development in line with operational objectives

• Degree/Diploma (preferably Logistics or Purchasing Management)
• MDP or relevant business management qualification (advantageous)
• At least 5 years Logistics Management experience in a unionised environment
• Strong business acumen with regards to cost consciousness, efficiency improvement and production planning
• Knowledge in business intelligence portals and capable to generate own reports
• Ability to lead and motivate employees towards achieving a set of predetermined targets
• Working knowledge of applicable labour legislation in the South African context
• Advanced knowledge in MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Baan ERP system
• Knowledge of TS 16949, ISO14001 and ISO 45001