Outbound Logistics Manager

Recruiter:

Persona Staff

Job Ref:

CPT002793/MM

Date posted:

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Location:

Capetown, South Africa

JOB SUMMARY:
Outbound Logistics Manager - Cape Town - Northern Suburbs

My client, a successful wholesale company in SA is seeking to employ a mid to senior level Outbound Logistics Manager.
You will be responsible for its entirety for all Inbound Warehousing, Logistical and related Operational functions in the Cape Town branch. Responsibilities including but not limited to the managing & optimization of the warehousing function, sourcing, buying, shipping, receiving, stock control, stock levels, systems, housekeeping, reporting and staff management to ensure compliance and customer satisfaction at all times.
To apply, please send your CV to megan@personastaff.co.za

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Requirements:

Minimum 5 years solid outbound (dispatch) experience or logistics experience within a manufacturing concern.
Degree or Diploma in Operations, Logistics or Supply Chain is essential.
Reliable own transport and valid drivers’ license.
Detail orientated.
Excellent planning skills.
Knowledge of stock controlling, processing, and ability to report on variances.
Task orientated.
Min 3 years staff management.

Responsibilities:

OTIF report daily based on previous days picking slips.
Go through the automated back-order list to ensure back orders that stock has arrived goes out and due dates are met.
Set vehicles daily based on areas, weights, and number of pallets per order.
Work out customer / trip GP and cost per kg and make sure customers are not costing us money.
Constantly monitor delivery routes to try maximizing space on the truck or save costs and eliminate over time.
Get courier quotes for out-lying orders and see which delivery method is more cost effective.
Should a courier be used, ensure customer and credit controller get a sanned copy of invoice and waybill.
Go over daily vehicle check sheets to note down mileages and check for problems with vehicles / tyres etc.
Monitor mileage daily per vehicle to keep vehicles within the mileage bands to keep hire costs down.
Ensure vehicles are serviced at correct intervals.
Check tracker app to ensure correct overtime is captured and paid.
Monitor tracker to ensure drivers are driving safely, not sitting too long at customers or making unnecessary stops.
Complete daily loading sheets for vehicles.
Prepare trip sheets per vehicles.
Capture Inter Warehouse Requisitions transfer out when stock goes to other branches.
Process order and ensure delivery customers.
Reconcile fuel account.
Reconcile courier account.
Assist Frikkie with machinery quotes, invoices and delivery planning.
Receive customers cash payments and check before handing over to accounts.
Ensure drivers doing overnight trips have accommodation and money for accommodation and meals.

To apply, please send your CV to

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