Logistics & Planning Manager

The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a highly matrixed environment. They will have excellent communication skills, be able to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and be able to manage and motivate a team of professionals.

Logistics planning with the international office for the supply chain at the Cape Town Science Operations Centre
Responsible for coordinating, managing and planning operations including receipt of inventory, storage, and distribution of equipment and supplies during construction and operations.
Lead the team, and participate in activities including freight, insurance, movement of hazardous goods, customs clearance, export controls, VAT/GST, duty and excise exemptions; including all relevant documentation.
Assist with the storage and handling of hazardous materials ensuring all goods are located and stored in a correct manner limiting damage or loss.
Stock takes to identify any variances between physical and recorded stock levels, and to proactively plan for operational needs.
Manage a fleet of vehicles, schedule servicing, and forecast availability.
Plan, coordinate, develop and maintain operational procedures, prioritise activities and work independently to achieve service outcomes.
Provide advice on design and layout of storage facilities and warehouse systems.
Develop and sustain relationships and networks that enable effective operations support.
Responsible for building and managing an inclusive team.
Work closely with the Maintenance Manager for logistics support during planned and unplanned maintenance, construction, and special projects. Specifically considering:
Availability monitoring;
Condition monitoring;
Maintenance activity management;
Warehouse/stores support;

Qualification

Key Requirements:

Diploma (NQF 6) (+9 years experience) in supply chain management, logistics, transportation management, or similar equivalent qualification, or
Degree (+7 years experience) in supply chain management, logistics, transportation management, or similar equivalent qualification, or
Masters Degree (+5 years experience) in supply chain management, logistics, transportation management, or similar equivalent qualification

Experience

Previous experience in managing logistics and planning for a diverse range of research and support facilities.
Experience with managing logistics for facilities in remote locations.
Experience with forecasting, reporting, and high-volume inventory.
Experience with forecasting, reporting, and high-volume inventory.
Proven experience innovating solutions to create efficient logistics and planning processes.
Proven experience innovating solutions to create efficient logistics and planning processes.
Ability to prioritise activities and work independently.
Ability to prioritise activities and work independently.
Demonstrated experience fostering a collaborative work environment and actively engaging external stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience fostering a collaborative work environment and actively engaging external stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience managing a high-performing and inclusive team.
Demonstrated experience managing a high-performing and inclusive team.
Forklift licence (or be prepared to undergo training to obtain a forklift licence)
Experience of reporting to and co-ordinating activities with colleagues who are working remotely, ideally both locally and internationally.
Experience with Confluence, Jira, ERP and asset management software solutions.

Desired Skills