Minimum Job Requirements: Bachelors Degree or B.Tech in Supply Chain Management/Logistics. Minimum 5 years working experience in Supply Chain in the Automotive Industry. Minimum 2 years experience in a Managerial role/function within Automotive Industry. Key Performance Areas: Report to the General Manager: Logistics Strategy: Assist with the development of the Logistics Strategic Plan (Supply Chain) and ensure implementation. Provide Strategic and Change Leadership to the Logistics function and teams. Logistics Planning: Plan raw materials requirements on a current and forecasted basis to meet production demands. Manage Item Master Data in order to optimise stock holding. Logistics Management: Manage logistics operations. Monitor engineering changes and plan run-in and run-out programmes. Manage raw materials and finished product stocks. Process and control logistics documentation. Continuous Improvement: Benchmark and implement logistics processes against Best Practices. Identify opportunities for process/systems improvements. Participate in productivity improvement initiatives with suppliers. Reporting: Analyse and interpret logistics reports and statistical data. SHE: Conduct continuous risk assessments. Identify & address workplace hazards, risks and critical safety issues. Apply safety, health and environment practices and legal requirements when working on or with plant machines, vehicles and equipment. Quality Management Manage and implement the Logistics Quality Assurance systems. Financial Management: Provide input into the budget process. Monitor performance against budget (expense controls, variances, etc.). Initiate requests for Capex/disposal/transfers, if required. Participate in the audit process. Protect company assets (working capital & fixed assets). Promote good Corporate Governance. Customer / Supplier Relations: Manage relationships with internal/external customers. Identify opportunities for improvements and make recommendations. Manage relationships with key suppliers (transport, etc.). Conduct supplier audits (with Procurement). Notify supplier of non-conformances and initiate corrective actions. Staff Management: Manage labour stability and complement in line with budget. Participate in the implementation and utilisation of equity related processes. Achieve targets for the department. Obtain approval for and recruit and select employees in the area of responsibility. Plan, organise and monitor work in own area of responsibility. Compile and update Performance Contracts and Individual Development Plans and facilitate individual career path planning. Determine the training needs. Conduct performance reviews and manage sub-standard performance.
