Logistics Manager

Our client in the Automotive industry is seeking a Logistics Manager to join their company based in East London.

 

Qualification, Experience and Skills Required:
Logistics Diploma or CPIM (NQF level 5).
Five years’ experience in a senior position within a Logistics/Warehousing function.
Knowledge of material flow systems (FIFO, Kanban, JIT, JTDS) and Integrated Management Systems.
Knowledge of logistics policies and procedures and basic financial knowledge.
Advanced computer literacy skills.
Planning, organizing, and controlling skills.
Critical thinking and innovation skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Decision making/problem solving skills.
Conflict handling and dispute resolutions skills.
 

Duties and Responsibilities:
Act as communication champion and drive to ensure a positive employee relations environment is maintained.
Adhere to and drive all BOS and other logistics/customs and excise related legal procedures.
Support the Company skills program and equity plan.
Ensure adequate staffing and direct subordinates to achieve relevant goals timeously.
Responsible for training, coaching, and guidance of subordinates.
Analyze weekly customer demand for spikes and troughs.
Monitor and optimize material release communication to suppliers.
Determine critical parts through analysis of 10-day report.
Expedite material through daily follow up with suppliers.
Liaise with customer on material shortages and mitigate surprise.
Maintain optimal inventory levels in lines with budget working capital requirements.
Monitor and report on the performance of the logistics function.
Monitor and manage freight costs and container utilization.
Monitor all new projects for optimal packaging/logistics costs.
Ensure that the organization abides by exchange control regulations and that claims for goods lost or damaged in transit are timeously processed.
Develop and sustain good relationships with the customer and suppliers.
 

If you are not contacted within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.