Logistics Specialist

 

Recruiter:

SHARON NUROCK RECRUITMENT CC

Job Ref:

DUR002179/SN

Date posted:

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Location:

Portelizabeth, South Africa

Salary:

Market related


SUMMARY:
Our client, a national manufacturing automotive concern, currently seeks an experienced Logistics Specialist to:

POSITION INFO:

  1. Co-ordinate and plan production requirements based on customer demands & order priorities.
  2. Forecast and control raw material requirements and procurement.
  3. Ensure on-time finished goods deliveries to end customer.
  4. Logistics of all inbound and outbound materials.
  5. Receiving and dispatch.

Minimum Job Requirements:

  • National Diploma in Logistics Management/Supply Chain.
  • Minimum 3 years experience in Logistics in an Automotive environment.
  • Extensive knowledge of MRP systems. 
  • Mingle/BPCS/LX as an added advantage.

Key Performance Areas:

Customers:

  • Receive customer demand and verify accuracy weekly.
  • Analyse and understand changes from previous release.
  • Discuss and agree release changes with customers taking into account supplier lead time and transport.
  • Ensure on time in full deliveries to customers.

Suppliers:

  • Plan raw material/component requirements based on demand.
  • Issue raw material/component forecasts to suppliers weekly, monthly and yearly.
  • Ensure on time in full deliveries of raw materials.
  • Track all shipments to ensure on time ETA’s.
  • Administer supplier purchase orders including prices.
  • Assist with supplier scorecards.

Stores:

  • Co-ordinate and monitor the receiving of goods and raw materials into Fixed Stock locations and dispatch of finished goods from finished goods location.
  • Maintain required inventory and finished goods stock levels.
  • Ensure the inventory control method of FIFO is adhered to.

QMS:

  • Manage and implement the Logistics Quality Assurance systems.
  • Notify the Quality department of any quality non-conformances which may lead to customer complaints.
  • Improve employee’s awareness within the department of Quality targets and objectives.

Stock Handling:

  • Ensure correct stock handling.
  • Move, pack and maintain stock in the warehouse.

Issuing:

  • Receive Stores requisitions and co-ordinate issuing.
  • Assist with processing of rejects on system.
  • Assist with Production planning and data control.


Stock Takes:

  • Co-ordinate stock count based on stock take procedure. 
  • Manage integrity of count.  
  • Check stock condition during the count.
  • Investigate variances.

Finished Goods:

  • Ensure maintenance of required finished good stock levels.
  • Follow up on any outstanding POD’s.

Continuous Improvements:

  • Support simplification and standardization of processes to accelerate logistics and enhance efficiencies.
  • Head team to develop, articulate and maintain logistic process documentation.
  • Implement quality and customer service standards, resolve problems and identify warehouse system improvements.
  • Develop and initiate monthly reports to track departmental objectives.
  • Reduce cost and waste.
  • Manage all inventory to optimal levels..
  • Manage net working capital.

People Management:

  • Manage individual, team and departmental performance to achieve organisational objectives.
  • Determine the training needs of the department.
  • Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels.
  • Ensure discipline is maintained in department (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.).
  • Resolve grievances and disputes.
  • Ensure a safe, secure and legal working environment.


 

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