Logistics SpecialistJob Id: 10269City: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South AfricaDepartment: SCMFunction: SCMEmployee Type: Permanent Full TimeSeniority Level: AssociateRole SummaryWe are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Multi-Modal Freight Logistics Specialist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have extensive and proven experience across various transportation methods, focused on Sea and Road Freight but also Air, Warehousing & Distribution. Experience in leading the end-to-end Tender processes from concept to post-award contracts management. The incumbent will lead the integration, improvement (optimization) and cost reduction to ensure measurable business value and enhance customer satisfaction. Strong on budgeting, costing control and negotiation with an ability to deescalate conflict.Role ResponsibilitiesINBOUND & OUTBOUND SEA FREIGHT MANAGEMENTManage all Inbound business requirements from conception of need to deliveryDebottleneck Global Sea freight (Imports and Exports) for optimal Inventory availabilityROAD FREIGHT PLANNING AND OPTIMIZATIONDesign/Support Integrated Load and Distribution Plans to maximise highest service level & lowest costSignificantly improve S&OE covering inbound, multiple warehouses, production, order entry & deliveryEnsure Cross Border transportation meets Internal and end-customer service & cost expectationsOptimize transport operations to attain Excellence, employing mathematical & cost modellingBUDGETING AND COST CONTROLCompile and Manage Logistics BudgetsImprove outsourced transport operations & policies to support budget attainmentMonitor and analyze transportation rates and trends to realize significant cost reductionEnsure no value leakage from contracts & SLA's including transport billing overchargesMANAGE PROCUREMENT OF TRANSPORT PROCESSFacilitate transport purchasing i.e. RFQ, RFP, RFI within UPL governance guard railsPost Award Contract management including SLA design and managementEnsure measurable cost benefits accrue to UPL from all Transport tendersCONTRACTINGEnsure Transporter contracts are negotiated to ensure lowest cost over its life cycleDesign and manage Transporter SLA and relationships for high flexibility and serviceEnsure compliance to all DG Regulations by transporters and UPL operationsDemonstrate Excellence in NegotiationPEOPLE & COMMUNICATIONCollaborate well with internal teams i.e. Supply Planning, Commercial, Procurement, Warehouse, to significantly minimize stock outsDirectly support Warehouse & Distribution Manager and partner with Supply Planning Manager & Head of Procurement on Optimization ProjectsSupport and actively demonstrate UPL Values in all internal and external engagementsTECHNOLOGY & REPORTINGFully utilise available technology to gain insights from data for improvementImplement and manage fully or semi-automated TMSDesign Transport KPI's and Dashboard /Control TowerCompile & present Transport activity, exceptions, including financial performance reportsPROJECT MANAGEMENTConceptualise and lead transport & distribution improvement projects across Southern AfricaKnowledge, Skills and Experience RequiredTechnical Requirements:Bachelor degree or equivalent in Transport Economics or Engineering with core competencies in Cost management and OptimizationExperience in the Dangerous Goods field including 3PL managementMulti-modal Transportation background covering Sea, Road, Air as well as WarehousingExtensive knowledge and experience of Freight Forwarding, Clearing, Sea, Road and Air Transport Planning and day to day executionStrong in negotiation, report writing and presentationsData Science skills including Advanced Excel and Transport Control Tower experienceBehavioural RequirementsAnalyticalAbility to meet deadlines and work under pressureAssimilate with a multicultural, High Performing teamBig picture thinker, able to function on both tactical and granular executions level of all transport modes and distributionAdaptability & ResilienceRecognizes and is open to changing circumstances and alters behavior and scales up as necessary; increases personal awareness and appreciation of individual and cultural differences to create an open, inclusive, and accepting workplace.Results OrientationsActs, pursues goals with persistence and achieves results; communicates goals and vision to the team to drive enthusiasm and ambition.Strategic OrientationDemonstrates knowledge of the social, economic, and environmental factors and how they impact the business. Identifies key issues that could impact the business and develops strategy through an analytical lens / design thinking.Building Teams and TalentEmpowers colleagues through knowledge sharing and delegation, quickly establishing rapport; provides recognition for achievements and accomplishments.Customer CentricityUnderstands the customer needs and pain points, fulfills the needs and expectations by focusing on creating value for customers.
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