South Africa: Logistics Operations Coordinator posted by Abantu Staffing Solutions

Job Description

REQUIREMENTS

Affirmative Action South African citizen
National Diploma/ Degree in Industrial, Mechanical Engineering or Logistics
Minimum of 3 years of logistics operations experience within an automotive environment
Experience within the company’s production and logistics operations environment will be an added advantage

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Knowledge of the company’s process control and quality management systems
Computer proficient (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Project)
Proficient in the SAP system
Good analytical and problem-solving abilities
Attention to detail
Able to communicate effectively up to the management level, both verbally and in writing
Able to improve existing procedures and processes
Good working knowledge of warehouse and inventory management
Comprehensive understanding of JIT supply processes
Good understanding of OHSE requirements and standards

RESPONSIBILITIES

Facilitate the achievement of the departments financial, OHSE, quality, sustainability and productivity targets through the implementation of appropriate KPIs and related analysis tools and processes
Control and measurement of the (LSP) logistics service provider and other company departments’ performance
Facilitate the coordination of logistics activities between various departments and the external (LSPs) logistics service providers
Support production with investigations regarding any logistics, supply and LSP issues
Monitor LSP (logistics service provider) personnel on the effective use of the company’s systems, i.e. SAP
Institute/ implement KPIs, checks and balances to ensure that the LSP (logistics service provider) adhere to company-prescribed procedures and requirements
Monitor and measure main processes (KPIs) and ensure agreed targets, trends and deadlines are running to an acceptable norm
Monitor and measure inventory control processes (KPIs) and ensure agreed targets, trends and deadlines are running to an acceptable norm to control stock adjustments
Investigate and monitor financial accounts in SAP every week and present reports to logistics management and finance management
Supporting and chairing Gemba and other LSP performance management meetings
Monitor and measure JIT supply processes and investigate any issues regarding supply