SUMMARY:
Logistics Manager – Food Manufacturing
POSITION INFO:
Employer Description Our client is a Food Manufacturing company based in the greater areas of Kwazulu Natal Job Description Our client has an opportunity for an individual to join their team in the capacity of a Logistics Manager. The successful incumbent will be responsible for the following: Manage all warehouse operations: receiving, put-away, storage, picking, loading and dispatch. Maintain full visibility of inbound and outbound stock movements. Manage warehouse space and racking capacity; forecast space needs against the production and shipping plans and act before capacity runs out Plan and drive replenishment to 3PL warehouses so they hold the correct SKUs in the correct quantities to meet customer demand, without excess or expired stock. Manage 3PL service levels through agreed SLAs, KPIs and regular performance reviews Reconcile 3PL stock holdings against system records and resolve discrepancies Plan and execute road transport and distribution for local, intercompany and export customers Coordinate export shipments with shipping lines, forwarders and clearing agents: bookings, container planning, loading and documentation Negotiate freight rates with shipping lines and road transporters; run tenders and benchmark rates regularly Lead, develop and performance-manage the warehouse team and the export admin team. Ensure safe working practices in all warehouse activities, in line with the Occupational Health and Safety Act Other related duties Qualifications Matriculation Diploma\/Degree in Supply Chain Management Skills Hands-on experience in warehousing, warehouse space management and replenishment Experience managing 3PL warehouses, including SLAs and cost control FMCG or food manufacturing environment preferred Strong understanding of warehouse health and safety: forklift operations, racking safety, OHS Act requirements Advanced Excel; experience with an ERP \/ WMS. Benefits Provident Fund
