Logistics Manager
at The Super Staffers
Cape Town, Western Cape 7405, South Africa -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 27 Jul, 2024 | Not Specified | 02 May, 2024 | N/A | Sage,Supply Chain,Graphs,Logistics Management,Management Software,Data Driven Decision Making,Working Experience,Maritime | No | No |
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Description:
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Are you a qualified Logistics Manager with knowledge of end-to-end logistics operations including maritime, over-the road, rail, customs, and warehousing? Essential function working hands on in the factory, ensuring that the supply chain is efficient and effective. You will also be required to monitor distribution of goods being shipped to destinations.
Must be efficient operating a logistics inventory software system, advanced excel skills and have a strong foundation in data-driven decision making, quantitative methods & problem solving.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Matric, Relevant undergraduate degree/qualification in Logistics and Supply Chain Management or relevant degree in Supply Chain advantageous
- Proven working experience as a Logistics Manager with knowledge of end-to-end logistics operations including maritime, over -the road, rail, customs, and warehousing
- Sage experience advantageous
- Advanced Excel skills essential – formulas, graphs, v-lookup, pivot tables
- Excellent track record of successful distribution and logistics management
- Demonstrable ability to lead and manage staff
- Proficient in standard logistics and inventory management software
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects
- Strong foundation in data-driven decision-making, quantitative methods, analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
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Responsibilities:
- Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouse, stock control, transportation and customer pick-up and delivery services and requirements.
- Planning and monitoring inbound and outgoing deliveries.
- Direct, optimize and coordinate full order cycle, working with other departments to incorporate logistics with company procedures and operations.
- Liaise and negotiate with logistics service providers.
- Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency
- Arrange warehouse, plan routes and process shipments
- Facilitate accurate stock records, monthly stock counts and address variances
- Effectively manage and implement receipt, invoicing, and POD controls to eliminate complaints and errors.
- Resolve any arising problems or complaints pertaining to shipments
- Supervise, coach and train warehouse and despatch workforce
- Meet relevant cost, productivity, accuracy, and timeliness targets
- Maintain metrics and analyse data to assess performance and implement improvements
- Comply with laws, regulations, and compliance requirements
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)
Logistics/Procurement
Purchase / Logistics / Supply Chain
Logistics
Graduate
Advantageous
Proficient
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Cape Town, Western Cape 7405, South Africa