Note
- This is a fixed term contract position
- This is a senior management position and only candidates whose experience and qualifications match the minimum requirements need apply
- Applicant should ensure that their application includes an updated and detailed CV, copies of all qualifications and a minimum of three contactable references.
To manage the entire Logistics Department, including but not limited to:
- Oversee and control transport of finished goods between the factory and the warehouse
- Oversee the finished goods in terms of stock and stock rotation and manage the monthly stock take in the warehouses on finished goods.
- Oversee and control housekeeping inside the finished goods warehouses.
- Oversee the outstanding POD's for the stock already delivered to customers.
- Oversee the entire Logistics functions of the company with reference to the following:
- the company fleet in terms of maintenance, services, roadworthy and licences.
- manage third party transporters in terms price negotiations, contracts and POD's.
- loading and deliveries of stock to Customers
- manage the booking of deliveries with customers and ensure bookings are made from the production plan based on stock availability date.
- manage the communication between the dispatch and production departments to ensure that accurate and vital information gets shared on a daily basis.
- manage load planning to ensure that stock gets delivered on the arranged booking dates and at the minimum possible cost.
- manage the daily communication between the customer service and dispatch department to ensure that defective stock from customers gets repaired and re-delivered to customers within 21 days of the complaint.
- drafting and compiling of accurate annual Logistics Budget.
- manage and control costs according to budget in all areas.
- reduce transport costs by improving processes.
- carry out continues (min, bi-weekly) communication with Logistics team.
The ideal candidate will have the following:
- A Bachelors Degree in Logistics
- 5-10 years experience as a Manager/HOD, from a manufacturing/FMCG/Logistics environment
- Currently managing no less than 50 subordinates (general workers, supervisors, administrators and managers)
- Fully computer literate with advance EXCEL knowledge
- SYSPRO experience will be advantageous
- Be able to work independently, be able to prioritize work tasks, work under pressure and be able to multi task
- Well spoken - English proficient
- Logistics Management
- Warehouse Management
- Distribution logistics
- 5 to 10 years
- Degree
