Logistics Plant Manager

SUMMARY:
Looking for a Logistics Plant Manager in Durban

POSITION INFO:
Key
accountabilities
1. Logistic
Manager
(SKD)
Inbound Logistics Scheduling & Execution
- Plan and manage the scheduling of inbound material deliveries to the
plant in coordination with suppliers and transporters.
- Align delivery schedules with production planning and demand
forecasts.
- Manage ESO to prevent disruptions in production.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders for timely unloading, inspection,
and system entry of goods.
Rebate Store & Compliance Management
- Oversee the management of rebate stock, ensuring accurate
documentation and usage.
- Enforce compliance with audit, rebate policy, and plant regulatory
guidelines.
- Liaise with finance, procurement, and audit teams to maintain
inventory traceability.
Claims & Countermeasure Implementation
- Track R/1000 (Rejects per 1000 units) for inbound parts and materials.
- Work with IO and quality teams to conduct root cause analysis and
implement preventative measures.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce supplier-related
quality issues.
Quality Assurance & Final Line Checks
- Lead quality assurance checks for inbound materials before they enter
production.
- Manage final line quality inspections to prevent defective parts from
affecting assembly.
- Ensure non-conformances are documented and addressed through
corrective measures.
Special Supplier & Fitment Centre Management
- Oversee special conversion suppliers and track modified/customized
components.
- Manage the interface between fitment centres and internal logistics
teams.
- Ensure fitment outputs meet quality standards and delivery timelines.
Forecasting & Ordering
- Forecast plant material requirements based on sales forecasts and
production plans.
- Coordinate with P&A and procurement teams to ensure timely and
accurate ordering.
Maintain inventory visibility and control to avoid shortages or overstocking.
- Team Supervision & Reporting
- Supervise logistics and quality personnel responsible for inbound and
miscellaneous components.
Develop and share dashboards and reports on:
- Delivery lot adherence
- Mismatch of lots into plant
- R/1000 performance
- Quality check results
- Supplier delivery & quality performance
2. System
Manage
ment
- Internal System - Autocart
- Multiple Supplier system
3. Financial
Control
- Supplier invoice sign off
4. Customer
Service
- Support the Customer Service Team / Techn