Cape Town: Logistics and Purchasing Co-ordinator posted by Tower Group

Temporary Logistics and Purchasing Co-ordinator

Finance Department

Cape Town

Scope

The Logistics and Purchasing Coordinator will be responsible for the overall supply chain management function in order to enhance internal efficiencies, business development and overall customer satisfaction. The scope includes organising, monitoring and distribution of goods including contract management.

Key Responsibilities

• Directing, optimizing, coordinating, and monitoring the full order cycle by strategically planning and managing logistics, warehouse, and transportation services for the Company.
• Liaising and negotiating with clearing agents and freight companies.
• Liaise and negotiate with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers, and customers including all contract management and price negotiation.
• Liaise and continuously update the Sales Department and any other departments on their requests.
• Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency (co-ordinating with sales for forecasting).
• Arrange warehouse, catalogue goods, plan routes and process shipments.
• Meet cost, productivity, accuracy, and timeliness targets.
• Maintain metrics and analyse data to assess performance and implement improvements.
• Resolve any arising problems or complaints and ensure that no escalations take place.
• Comply with laws, regulations, and ISO requirements.

Key Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Business Administration, Logistics or Supply Chain or equivalent.
• Proven working experience (minimum 5 years) as a Logistics and Purchasing Co-ordinator.
• Record of successful distribution and logistics management.
• Internal and external stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication skills with all relevant stakeholders.
• Tender process management and supplier vetting.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects.
• Self-starter and self-motivated.
• SAP B1/SAP experience advantageous.
• Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint knowledge.