Cape Town: Logistics Specialist – Beverage Industry posted by Hire Resolve

Hire Resolves client in the Beverage Industry is urgently seeking the expertise of a Logistics Specialist to join their team in Cape Town, Western Cape.

Responsibilities:

• Focus on data and cost reduction within operations.
• Analyze local supply chain costs, supporting the local logistics team in implementing cost-saving initiatives
• Work on the inbound container network and improve Port Direct Container % for CPT, PE, and DBN by a minimum of 5% for these ports of entry based on the current base container volume
• Manage reports and reconcile all stock aging
• Cost analysis on material movements
• Reduction in DEM/DET cost for all shipments and imports
• Act as a stand-in for the Logistics Coordinator & Logistics Manager functions
• Supply Logistics and Demand Planning with IBT
• Evaluation of costs, rate cards, and rate increases in support of rate negotiations with 3PLs
• Ensure payments are made and processed in full and on time
• Assist with ME recon and visibility
• Handle all insurance claims related to product damage with applicable Head Office staff.
• Actively partake in any sustainability projects as required by business.
• Risk mitigation: ensuring all VISIT LOAs are maintained and applied to avert penalty fees

Requirements:

• A tertiary qualification in either Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or Industrial Engineering that supports supply chain functions
• Competent in business intelligence software such as Power BI, Tableau, or other software used for managing data and creating visualizations for decision-making
• Computer literacy (MS Office) & SAP are non-negotiable
• SAPICS qualification would be advantageous
• Minimum 2 to 3 years experience in a fast-paced FMCG environment
• Handling high volumes and requests in a pressurized environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Customer-oriented focus and good at relationship-building
• Ability to communicate and present at senior management level
• The ability to function independently, in a team, and under pressure
• Accuracy, innovation, and results-driven focus with attention to detail are paramount.
• 3PL/logistics/supply chain experience as well as an understanding of warehousing and distribution practices would be advantageous.

Benefits:

• Training & Development
• Paid Time Off (PTO) (if applicable)

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Rebecca Grylls, Ashley Feldtmann, or Brittney Basson at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV:  *****@*****.co.za

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.