JOB DESCRIPTION

Natara Global are currently looking for a Logistics Team Lead to join our Supply Chain Team, general duties will include providing day to day leadership of the Shipping department by providing advice and direction to the team to ensure a prompt and efficient shipping service for the Company in compliance with all transportation regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS :

· Has proven shipping experience with hazardous chemicals.
· Evidence of effective time management.
· Transformational change management.
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• Ensure regulatory Company compliance for import and export of goods.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and identify inefficiencies and cost optimization opportunities.
• Implement best practice logistics policies and procedures for the HPL & TSS sites to improve operational and financial performance.
• Escalation to help resolve problems concerning the Shipping department.
• Attend site meetings to drive improvement in OTIF.
• Ensure complaints are processed in a timely manner.

· Work as part of the Shipping team in completing necessary documentation and booking of orders.

• Ensure metrics, reports, and process documentation are provided on time.

· Assist the DGSA in mandatory collating and reporting of dangerous goods related matters.

• Be the subject matter expert for shipping from HPL and TSS sites as and when required.
• Support Procurement in selection of carriers and monitor service against performance criteria.
• Support implementation and assist in process mapping and training for any ERP enhancement for the Shipping department.
• Responsible for the health & safety of the shipping department.
• Work flexibly within the above guidelines and perform any other duties as may be required.

· Manage, coach, and develop a high performing team that meets agreed objectives and delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements.
· Set departmental objectives/KPIs and conduct regular review and assessment of performance of direct reports.

· Report on achievement of targets and identify any actions required.

• Ensure workload is balanced and absence is adequately covered in the Shipping team.
• Ensure the Shipping team are up to date with necessary legal and regulatory training requirements.
• Ensure that all functions under supervision operate in accordance with health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors.