- Supervise the LLP responsible for finished goods inventory and yard management by using GVDS
- Ensure the LLP is managing the yards based on Ford Global Standards and is adhering to global standards VOCPG-225
- Provide daily reports detailing vehicles which are on hold status and impacting vehicle delivery
- Provide data for the compilation of the stop ships, quality holds and stop frames report
- Provide the daily weekly and Monthly data required to complete the vehicle logistics performance metrics
- Provide daily data pertaining to yard capacity and tip level including during launch till OKTB
- Ensure all vehicle damage reporting is processed within the standard timing and the claims process is followed
- Determine root cause for issues associated with non-performance which impact on time vehicle delivery
- Supervise the vehicle storage programs both on-site and off-site
- Input and maintain all base data for VMACS/GVDS
- Provide ideas for continuous process improvement to support TVM actions
- Ensure the daily, weekly and monthly planning is performed to ensure domestic vehicle distribution within South Africa
- Ensure the LLP receives a weekly and daily load plan to facilitate on-time vehicle delivery to dealers
- Report out on aged vehicles greater than 15 days
- Work within GVDS to ensure that vehicles are delivered on time to dealers
- Input and ensure that all base data for VMACS/GVDS are correctly maintained
- Imports
- Ensure that all vehicles are evacuated from the port within 5 days and report violations
- Ensure Microdot holds are active in GVDS whe imports are evacuated from Port and Holds are released once the microdotting is completed.
- Plan rail and road evacuation from port by vessel for Imports
- Plan vehicle Domestic from plantcompounddealer
- Provide daily, weekly and monthly plans for the use of sea, road and rail
- Follow up on vessel plans for ocean logistics service providers
- Support Export Adhoc requirements
- Track VMC vehicles in the modification centre to ensure delivery timing is not impacted
- Draw up SOW for new and current service providers
- Support MCRP process for local and IMG modules
- Conduct weekly yard walk audits
- Track and Maintain KPI decks for distribution and yard management
- BCom Degree in Logistic/Supply Chain, Transport Management or Business Management
- 3-5 years MP&L experience preferably in transport and vehicle logistics
