Logistics Manager (Inbound and Outbound)
Recruiter:
Profile Personnel
Date posted:
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Location:
East London, South Africa
SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
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Job requirements:
- 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
- Must have very good understanding of imports and overseas suppliers
- Have a very good grip of the customs clearance process
- 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
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- 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 forecasts 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
- Ensure that all subordinates are trained and working according to management systems
- Participate in the introduction of new projects
- Maintain a safe and accident-free work environment
- Create an environment of effectiveness, efficiency and optimum performance of employees by providing direction, motivation and development in line with operational objectives
Note: Please ensure that you attach a certified copy of your ID and Qualification to be considered for this position.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.