Logistics Planning & Optimization Senior Professional

Description:You as a Logistics Planning & Optimization Senior Professional (Open) for will be part of Hitachi Energy business based in Modderfontein, Gauteng, South Africa. This role will be responsible for successfully implementing and continuously optimizing the TT&L operation by effectively managing daily operational KPI's and driving the continuous improvement of TT&L processes, tools, and services. Identify and drive off- and near-scoring opportunities. Supports Business Function and/or Business Excellence Centers to ensure goods are shipped whilst meeting quality, legal and costs parameters. Develop, maintain, and improve transport/logistics processes to optimize inbound and/or outbound product and material delivery to external and internal clients.Your responsibilities:Utilizing various transportation software systems to facilitate material movement, planning, and scheduling. Customs and trade applications.Preparing and updating monthly logistics schedule to ensure deliveries to production locations and coordinates product delivery schedule with customers.Coordinating daily activities to track location and movement of inventory finished goods and raw materials via all transport modes, and re-routes freight as needed to meet demands and minimize cost. Communicates fulfilment status to Logistics and Sales organizations as appropriate.Working closely with transport service providers and brokers to assure efficient and effective execution of processes, assists in obtaining necessary transport permits and codes and prepares proper transportation paperwork and import and export documentation.Supporting the development and implementation of improved processes and systems and maintaining master data.Following a structured process of identifying improvement areas, defining root causes, and applying process improvement methodologies as well as active change management. Standardization of transportation processes - ensures all parties involved follow the nominated processes for transport execution.
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