Job title : Logistics Manager
Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town
Deadline : December 28, 2024
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Job Specification:
Key Performance Areas: Develop and implement logistics strategies, policies, and procedures to optimize supply chain efficiency, minimize costs, and improve service levels. Plan and coordinate logistics operations, including transportation, distribution and order fulfilment, to meet customer requirements and delivery schedules. Manage transportation activities, including carrier selection, routing, scheduling, and freight negotiation, to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods to customers or distribution centres. Coordinate with suppliers, vendors, and carriers to ensure on-time delivery of materials, components, or finished goods, resolving issues and mitigating risks to minimize disruptions. Conduct performance analysis and KPI tracking for logistics operations, measuring key metrics such as on-time delivery, fill rate, inventory turnover, and transportation costs, and implementing improvements or corrective actions as needed. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and industry regulations governing transportation, warehousing, and distribution activities, maintaining documentation and records as required. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, planning, and manufacturing, sales, and customer service, to align logistics activities with business goals, forecasts, and production schedules. Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and technology adoption in logistics operations, such as route optimization software, RFID tracking systems, and warehouse management systems (WMS). Resolve customer inquiries, complaints, or issues related to logistics, transportation, or delivery, ensuring timely resolution and customer satisfaction. Manage haulers as a whole – performance and rates in conjunction with procurement across all sites including Trawlers to factories and CCS. 3PL Network management (Third Party) - Ensuring Day's cover in depots is within agreed targets, communication regarding Out of Stock (OOS), expected stock replenishments, listing of products within 3PL network, clearing of aged/discontinued stock. Managed all logistics & warehousing related costs.
Minimum Requirements: Experience: 5 years' proven experience in logistics management, supply chain operations or transportation management 5 years in a management role within an FMCG environment
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or Business Administration Master's Degree or professional certification like CLTD or CSCP will be an advantage.
Additional requirements: Strong Commercial and Supply Chain experience Logistics management and Supply chain optimization knowledge Transportation management Inventory control Strong track record of logistics principles, practices, and processes, including transportation modes, warehousing operations, inventory management, and distribution strategies. Knowledge of logistics management software and systems, such as TMS, WMS, ERP, or inventory control systems
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