Logistics Manager

Recruiter:

Staff Solutions Recruitment

Job Ref:

E.L000537/BG

Date posted:

Friday, June 17, 2022

Location:

East london, South Africa

Salary:

Negotiable

JOB SUMMARY:
Logistics Manager Opportunity Available!! Our well known client in the Automotive Sector is looking to employ a Logistics Manager in East London.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Description:

Act as communication champion and ensure drive for a positive employee relations environment is maintained.
Adhere to and drive all BOS and other logistics/customs and excise related legal procedures
Support the Company skills programme and equity plan
Ensure adequate staffing and direct subordinates to achieve relevant goals timeously
Responsible for training, coaching, and guidance of subordinates
Analyse weekly customer demand for spikes and troughs
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
Liaise with customer on material shortages and mitigate surprise
Maintain optimal inventory levels in lines with budget working capital requirements
Monitor and report on the performance of the logistics function
Monitor and manage freight costs and container utilisation
Monitor all new projects for optimal packaging/logistics costs
Ensure that the organisation abides by exchange control regulations and that claims for goods lost or damaged in transit are timeously processed
Develop and sustain good relationships with the customer and suppliers

Job Requirements:

Logistics Diploma or CPIM (NQF level 5)
Five years’ experience in a senior position within a Logistics/Warehousing function
Knowledge of material flow systems (FIFO, Kanban, JIT, JTDS) and Integrated Management Systems
Knowledge of logistics policies and procedures and basic financial knowledge
Advanced computer literacy skills
Planning, organizing and controlling skills
Critical thinking and innovation skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Decision making/problem solving skills
Conflict handling and dispute resolutions skills

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