Team Lead: Logistics

We're looking for a candidate to fill this position in an exciting company.


Maintain high accuracy levels of, and regularly review, ERP item master data for suppliers, LSP's, Warehouses and Customers.
Review demand forecast download to ensure alignment with supply capacity.
Ensure timeous distribution of forecasts to all suppliers monthly.
Co-ordinate the buying /scheduling team to ensure timeous purchase order placement and sales order confirmations.
Liaise with demand planning and suppliers to resolve all forecast queries and supply constraints.
Prepare input and participate in weekly S&OE and monthly IBP processes.
Provide internal stakeholders (AQA, Finance) with monthly and quarterly inbound order forecasts to ensure adequate planning for their activities.
Review freight cost estimates and propose cost efficient and optimum freight solutions per order, shipment, supplying site and customer.
Continuously liaise with CMO's and LSP's to attain best value for the organization.
Synchronize shipments to ensure monthly sales and recoveries plan attainment.
Team Co-ordination and Continuous Improvement
Develop, review and update SOP's and work instructions in line with the evolution of business unit processes.
Conduct training, coaching and performance reviews.
Implement process improvements to reduce lead-times and eliminate non-value-adding activities.
Collaborate with all stakeholders to generate alternatives and find solutions.
Financial and Inventory and Management
Provide input into budget preparation.
Implement and continuously review effective inventory control systems for the business unit.
Plan and carry out annual physical stock counts at local CMO's
Background/experience
5 years' experience in a Logistics or environment
Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience
Knowledge and understanding of demand planning and production activities
3 Year Degree or Diploma in Procurement, Logistics or related discipline.
Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and operations environment