Logistics Manager

SUMMARY:
Join a market leader!  Prerequisites for this position include a relevant tertiary Logistics qualification with 8 to 10 years logistics management in the automotive manufacturing industry.  Strong IT Systems knowledge with SAP, ERP, BOP and customer data systems.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

• Relevant Diploma/Degree in Logistics and Transport
• Good English verbal and written communication skills
• Professional Membership: Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport would be advantageous
• Proven working experience as a Logistics Manager
• Record of successful warehousing, distribution and logistics management
• Demonstrable ability to lead and manage staff
• Proficient in standard logistics software
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects
• Strong IT systems knowledge and skills including knowledge and understanding of specialist systems such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Bill of Material (BOM) and customer data systems
• 8-10 years of experience in Logistics Management
• 5 years supervisory experience
• In-depth knowledge of first tier automotive industry.
• Solid understanding of logistics and inventory management software.
• Outstanding analytical, problem solving and organizational abilities.
• SAP and Microsoft experience 
• Achieving results
• Communication
• Initiative & Energy
• Support the company values
• Planning & Organizing
• Coaching & Development of others
• Collaboration & Teamwork  
• Effective Decision-making
• Influencing
• Business Acumen
• Change and Innovation
• Customer Focus
• Management Maturity
• Oral and written communication skills in English language
• Leadership skills with the ability to lead remote and cross-functional teams
• Organizational agility
• Negotiation skills
• Analytical skills
• Presentation skills
• Project management skills
• Detail orientated
• Negotiation skills
• Problem solving
• Dispute resolution

Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning and managing logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer services.
• Directing, optimizing and coordinating full order cycle.  Move materials, goods and products (including importing and exporting) to ensure supply demand is achieved.
• Liaising and negotiating with suppliers, manufacturers, clients and contractors.
• Organizing, managing and monitoring storage and distribution of goods received and dispatched
• The goal is to manage the entire order cycle so as to enhance business development and ensure sustainability and customer satisfaction
• Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouse, stores, transportation and customer services
• Direct, optimize and coordinate full order cycle through close liaison with procurement department
• Liaise and negotiate with suppliers, manufacturers, freight companies and customers
• Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, returns, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency
• Arrange stores, warehouse, catalogue goods, plan routes and process shipments
• Ensure correct picking of spares, consumables and customer orders and ensure correct process flow is followed
• Resolve any arising problems or complaints
• Supervise, coach and train stores and warehouse workforce
• Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets
• Maintain metrics and analyse data to assess performance and implement improvements
• Comply with laws, regulations and ISO requirements
• Typically handle the entire delivery process of products by scheduling both inbound and outbound shipments and constantly monitoring them to make sure each product/goods arrives on time.
• Select carriers and negotiate contracts and rates.
• Plan and monitor inbound and outgoing deliveries.
• Supervise logistics, stores, warehouse, transportation, and customer services.
• Organize stores, warehouse, label goods, plot routes, and process shipments.
• Respond to any issues or complaints.
• Research ideal shipping techniques, routing, and carriers
• Review impact of logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or carriers and report results to others
• Work with other departments to incorporate logistics with company procedures and operations.
• Evaluate budgets and expenditures.
• Update and evaluate metrics to assess performance and implement enhancements.
• Ensure all operations adhere to laws, guidelines, and ISO requirements. 

• Create and implement best practice logistics, store and warehousing principles, policies and processes across the organisation to improve operational and financial performance
• Supports corporate and plant goals, policies and procedures
• Maintains information systems accurately and timeously
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify inefficiencies and cost optimisation opportunities
• Ensure IT systems (SAP) in place are effective, maintained and accurate
• Ensure metrics, reports, and process documentation is available

• Manage, coach and develop a high performing team that meets agreed objectives and delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements
• Set departmental objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports
• Report on achievement of targets and identify any actions required
• Ensure that all functions under supervision operate in accordance with health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors

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